Ethercat/ethernet line interface, Powering up, Initializing the system – ElmoMC Gold Line Digital Servo Drives-Gold Trombone User Manual
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Gold Trombone Installation Guide (EtherCAT and CAN)
Installation
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4.11.5. EtherCAT/Ethernet Line Interface
Ethernet transceivers require either isolation transformers or capacitor coupling for proper
functioning. The Gold Trombone unit does not include such isolation, therefore you must take
this into consideration when designing the integration board.
In Sections 4.11.3 and 4.11.4, a schematic connection with a standard RJ-45 connector that
includes transformer isolation is described.
Other recommended connection options are:
•
Gold Trombone to an RJ-45 connector without an integrated magnetic isolation (e.g., M12
connectors) – an isolation transformer is required.
•
Connecting two EtherCAT ports on the same board can be done using capacitive coupling
or transformer coupling.
For more detailed explanations, including layout recommendations and component selection
guidelines contact Elmo’s technical support.
4.12. Powering Up
After the Gold Trombone is connected to its peripheral devices, it is ready to be powered up.
Caution: Before applying power, ensure that
1.
The DC supply is within the specified range.
2.
The proper plus-minus connections are in order.
3.
The VN- is not connected to the PE nor to the Neutral, when working with a
non-isolated power supply.
4.12.1. Initializing the System
After the Gold Trombone has been connected and mounted, the system must be set up and
initialized. This is accomplished using the Elmo Application Studio, Elmo’s Windows-based
software application. Install the application and then perform setup and initialization according
to the directions in the Elmo Application Studio User’s Manual.