SLICE I/O Quick-Start Guide: SynqNet Network

In order to get a SynqNet network running with SLICE I/O, you will need to perform three major steps:

Hardware Installation

This tutorial assumes that you have already properly installed and configured a compatible SynqNet motion controller.

Wiring of SLICE I/O Hardware

Once you have a properly installed an MEI motion controller, you will need to properly wire the SynqNet Network Adapter (TSIO-1001) and the adjoining slices.

The diagram below shows how to properly wire a SynqNet Network Adapter to the SynqNet Network.

Once you have properly wired the SynqNet Network Adapter(s), you will need to add the desired SLICE I/O modules onto the adapter.

WARNING!!
Do NOT remove a slice from the SynqNet network adaptor while powered. If a slice is removed while powered, the internal communication within the node will fail and the node will NOT be able to recover. A controller reset or network reset will NOT clear the error. At present, the only way to recover is to power cycle the node and then re-initialize the SynqNet network.

Download SynqNet Slice-I/O Adapter Firmware

IMPORTANT!
The appropriate FPGA must be downloaded to the SynqNet node if you are using the SynqNet Network Adapter (TSIO-1001).

If you are using the SynqNet Network Adapter (TSIO-1001), FPGA version C0FE0032_0346.sff or newer must be installed on the node.

The FPGA can be downloaded using Motion Console under the SqNode Summary window.

The FPGA type and version can be found under the Info tab of the SqNode Summary window.

Example: C0FE0032_0346.sff      FPGA Type: Runtime      FPGA Vendor/Device ID: 0xC0FE0032      FPGA Version: 0x02500346

Node Addressing and Bit Rate

Unlike the CANopen Slice-I/O Adapter (TSIO-1002), you do not need to manually set the node addresses and bit rate, because they are automatically set.

For more details about how the nodes are assigned an address, see Node, Cable, Motor, Drive Addressing.

The bit rate for the SynqNet Slice-I/O Adapter is fixed at 100MHz.