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nX8 wiring diagram
SymbolFunction
24VPower supply +24 VDC / @1.5 A
0VPower supply 0 VDC
W1 W2Watchdog relay output
1CAN High (CODESYS CAN0)
3CAN Low (CODESYS CAN0)
2RS485 TX+ (CODESYS COM3)
4RS485 RX− (CODESYS COM3)
USBUSB Host — external memory or CODESYS License Dongle Key
S1-2Switch — CAN 120 Ω termination (ON = closed)
S2-1Switch — RS485 120 Ω termination (ON = closed)
ETH1Ethernet — real-time
ETH0Ethernet
X2Ethernet local bus ET1100 EtherCAT

Input: +16 Vdc to +28 Vdc.

PinSignalMinNominalMax
24V+V16 V24 V28 V
0VGND

ColorMeaning
WhiteBooting OS
YellowCODESYS application STOP or not loaded
GreenCODESYS application RUN
RedCODESYS application EXCEPTION
OffNo power

Variables declared RETAIN are automatically saved to micro UPS-backed memory. Maximum: 128 kB.

(* In a POU *)
VAR RETAIN
iCounter : INT;
END_VAR
(* In GVL *)
VAR_GLOBAL RETAIN
gvarRem1 : INT;
END_VAR

The micro UPS automatically saves retain data when input voltage drops below 16 VDC. The front LED turns off during this process to conserve power.