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ID : 5785
Overview
Mounting an EtherCAT slave board on the robot controller enables the controller to communicate with external devices according to the EtherCAT-compliant protocol. The robot controller may easily exchange I/O data with EtherCAT-compliant Network devices.
This function is available in Ver.1.8.6 or higher.
Operating Environment
To use a EtherCAT slave board, you need to prepare an expansion board (EtherCAT slave board) and a function expansion license certificate. For details, refer to "Options for Robot Controller" and "Optional Function and License".
Expansion Board
The table below lists the configuration of EtherCAT slave board.
EtherCAT slave board is installed in a PCIe slot which is one of an expansion slot in the robot controller. Mini-I/O connector kit is used as an input signal of the safety circuit.
| No. | Components | Remarks | ||
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| 1 | EtherCAT slave board (including No. 2) |
Product form ; • Shipped after mounted on the controller with license • Shipped separately as a spare part with license • Shipped separately as a spare part without license |
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| 2 | Mini I/O connector kit | Connector : PCR-E68FS (Manufactured by HONDA TSUSHIN KOGYO CO., LTD.) |
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| NPN-type | Pin assignment | Configuration of Safety Circuit | ||
| PNP-type | Pin assignment | Configuration of Safety Circuit | ||
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Software License for Function Expansion
To enable the optional function on the robot controller, you need to purchase a license certificate.
| Component |
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| License certificate for EtherCAT slave board |
- A license certificate is sold with an expansion board as a set, or is sold individually.
- To purchase a license, a serial number of the robot controller is required.
ID : 5785