Keyence
DL-EC1A
EtherCAT Communication Unit
DL-EC1A is an EtherCAT compatible slave which can read and write data from KEYENCE sensors such as GT, GT2, IX, IL, IG, IB and SK with a PLC (programmable logic controller) or PC (personal computer).
- Compatible with process data object communication (cyclic communication). The sensor amplifier’s ON/OFF output, current value, and error status can be read cyclically without a program for communication. The data can also be externally input to the sensor amplifier.
- Compatible with mail box communication (message communication) CoE (CAN application protocol over EtherCAT). By establishing a handshake and communicating, all settings and statuses of the sensor amplifier can be read and written, and operation commands (tuning of setting values, etc.) for the sensor amplifier can be executed.
Model |
DL-EC1A | |||
Ethernet specifications |
Compliant standards | IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX) | ||
Transmission speed | 100 Mbps (100BASE-TX) | |||
Transmission interface | Category 5e or higher STP cable | |||
Distance between nodes |
100 m 3937.01′ | |||
Communication port | RJ-45 x 2 | |||
EtherCAT communication specifications |
Compatible functions | Process data object communication (cyclic communication) Mailbox communication (message communication) CoE compatible Explicit Device Identification |
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Conformance test version |
Complies with V2.0.42 | |||
Sensor connection specifications |
Connectable sensors |
Sensor amplifiers with D-bus support*1 | ||
Number of connectable sensor units |
15 units max.*2 | |||
Indicator lamps | Power indicator (PWR): Green LED RUN indicator (RUN): Green LED ERR indicator (ERR): Red LED Sensor communication indicator (D-bus): 2-color (green/red) LED Link/activity indicator: Green LED |
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Power voltage | 20 to 30 VDC, including ripple (p-p) of 10 % supplied from the connected sensor amplifiers |
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Power consumption | 2,100 mW or less (at 30 V, 70 mA max.) | |||
Environmental resistance | Pollution degree | 2 | ||
Ambient temperature | -20 to +55 °C -4 to 131 °F (No freezing) | |||
Relative humidity | 35 to 85 % RH (No condensation) | |||
Vibration resistance | 10 to 55 Hz, Double amplitude 1.5 mm 0.06″, 2 hours in each of the X, Y, and Z directions | |||
Materials | Main unit: Polycarbonate | |||
Weight | Approx. 70 g (including connectors) | |||
*1 D-bus is the name of KEYENCE’s wiring-saving system for sensor amplifiers. *2 This varies depending on the connected sensor amplifiers. |
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