An Irinos-EC - box with EC-Link - interface consists of 2 parts, the base box and the measuring module:
Base Box / EC-Link
The base box is identical for all Irinos EC boxes with EC-Link interface. It does not contain any active electronics.
A special feature of the housing concept is that all connections are internal (except measurement inputs and digital inputs/outputs). This has several advantages:
•Optically appealing, as the connectors are not visible from the outside.
•Use of inexpensive standard cables possible, no industrial connectors required. The required dust/fluid protection is nevertheless achieved by suitable cable grommets.
•Compact yet very flexible system design possible.
•Quick exchange of the measuring module possible.
On the bottom side there are 2 holes for screws M4. This allows the basic box to be fastened directly. Alternatively, the optional DIN rail adapter can also be attached here.
The base box contains connectors for:
•X10 / X11: Power supply 24V DC (Input)
•X12: Ethernet-Interface for the connection to the PC
•X21 / X22: EC-Link - Interface for cascading multiple Irinos Boxes
•X23: qLink - Interface for expanding the Box with simple extensions (e.g. foot switch)
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The PCB with the connectors may move slightly. This is intended! |
Measuring module
The measuring module is mounted in the basic box and contains the external connections for the actual measuring or control function, such as the connections for inductive probes. It contains the complete electronics.
Each measuring module has at least 2 LEDs at the front, one for the box status and one for the Ethernet connection.
LED "Stat" / green: Box Status |
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Flashing: lange on, short off |
Everything ok |
Fast flashing |
An error has occurred. The error type can be read out for example with the ITool or via the DLL interface. |
LED "Eth" / blue: Network Status |
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Off |
There is no network connection. This is the normal case for slave boxes. |
On |
A network connection has been established, but no data is transferred. This is the normal case if the physical connection to the PC has been established but no measurement software has been started. |
Flashing |
A network connection exists and data is transferred. This is the normal case if the connection between the measurement software and the Irinos system has been established. |