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Operating Instructions | EN
EL6900
TwinSAFE Logic Terminal
2023-09-21 | Version: 3.1.0
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Patents
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Notes on the Documentation
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Trademarks
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Disclaimer
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Limitation of Liability
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Copyright
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Documentation Issue Status
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Staff Qualification
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Safety and Instruction
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Explanation of Symbols
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Beckhoff Support and Service
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For Your Safety
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Duty of Care
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Safety Image Signs
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After Operation
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During Operation
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Before Operation
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General Safety Instructions
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System Description
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The Beckhoff Bus Terminal System
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Fig. 1 Slot and Key System and Screwless (Spring-Loaded) Connection System
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Bus Coupler
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Fig. 2 Bus Coupler (Ethercat)
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Bus Terminals
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E-Bus
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Power Contacts
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Twinsafe
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The I/O Construction Kit Is Extended Safely
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Fig. 3 Twinsafe Terminals (Ethercat)
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Safety Concept
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The Fail-Safe Principle (Fail Stop)
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EL1904, EL2904 - Bus Terminals with 4 Fail-Safe Inputs or Outputs
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EL6900 - Twinsafe Logic Terminal
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EL6900 - Twinsafe Logic Terminal
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Intended Use
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Fig. 4 EL6900 - Twinsafe Logic Terminal
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Product Description
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Technical Data
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Safety Parameters
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Dimensions
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Fig. 5 Dimensions of the EL6900
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Safety Instructions
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Transport / Storage
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Mechanical Installation
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Installation
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Environmental Conditions
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Operation
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Fig. 6 Installation Position and Minimum Distances
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Fig. 7 Example Configuration for Temperature Measurement
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Fig. 8 Installation on the Mounting Rail
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Electrical Installation
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Fig. 9 Removal from Mounting Rail
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Fig. 10 PE Power Contact
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Fig. 11 Connection of a Cable to a Terminal Point
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Fig. 12 EL6900/EL6910 Pin Assignment
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Twinsafe Reaction Times
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Fig. 13 Typical Response Time
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Tested EL1904 Devices
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Fig. 14 Worst Case Response Time
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Inserting a Bus Terminal
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Inserting an EL6900
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Tested EL2904 Devices
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Inserting a Bus Coupler
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Configuration Requirements
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Configuration of the Terminal in Twincat
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Fig. 15 Inserting an EL6900
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Address Settings on Twinsafe Terminals with 1023 Possible Addresses
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Registering the Twinsafe Addresses in the Twincat Automation Software
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Fig. 16 Address Settings on Twinsafe Terminals with 1023 Possible Addresses
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Fig. 17 Registering the Twinsafe Addresses in the Twincat Automation Software
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Creating a Twinsafe Group
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Fig. 18 Creating a Twinsafe Group
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Twinsafe Group Signals
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Fig. 19 Twinsafe Group Signals
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Fig. 21 Selection of the Desired Function Block
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Fig. 20 Appending a Function Block
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Append a Function Block
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Fig. 22 Appended Emergency Stop Function Block
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Fig. 23 Function Block Input Settings
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Fig. 24 Activated Inputs
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Fig. 25 Link Inputs
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Fig. 26 Select the Variable Type
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Fig. 27 Available Channels
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Fig. 28 Selection of the Desired Channel
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EL6900 User and Version Administration
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Fig. 29 Enter Alias
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Fig. 30 Identification of Inputs Already in Use
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Fig. 31 EL6900 User Administration
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Fig. 32 User Administration - Upload
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Fig. 34 User Administration - Add User
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Fig. 33 User Administration - Login
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Fig. 35 User Administration - User List
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Fig. 36 User Administration - Delete User
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Fig. 37 User Administration - Login to Change Password
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Fig. 38 User Administration - Change Password
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Export and Import of a Twinsafe Project
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Fig. 39 Display of the Version History
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Fig. 40 Export and Import of a Twinsafe Project
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EL6900 Info Data
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Loading the Project into the EL6900
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Fig. 41 EL6900 Info Data
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Fig. 42 Loading the Project into the EL6900
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Fig. 44 Make Known the Connection Created to the Twinsafe Logic Terminal
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Fig. 43 Linking with the Twinsafe Logic Terminal
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Communication between Twincat Controllers
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Diagnostics
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Diagnostic Leds
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Diagnostic Object
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Cycle Time of the Safety Project
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Status Leds
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Service Life
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Maintenance and Cleaning
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Decommissioning
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Disposal
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Returning to the Vendor
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Appendix
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Volatility
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Focus of Certificates
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Certificate
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List of Illustrations
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Beckhoff TwinSAFE EL6900 Specifications
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Brand
Beckhoff
Model
TwinSAFE EL6900
Category
Network Hardware
Language
English
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