96M13753  Noise Protection

If this product is installed in a location near a noise source, e.g, power source or high-voltage
line, it may malfunction or fail. Use protective measures, such as using a noise filter or running
the cables separately.

 About the Power Supply

EtherNet/IP Compatible Network Unit • Noise superimposed on the power supply may result in malfunction. Use a stabilized DC
power supply configured with an isolation transformer.

DL-EP1 • When using a commercially available switching regulator, be sure to ground the frame ground
terminal.

Instruction Manual Precautions on Regulations and Standards

 UL Certification
Read this manual before use.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. This product is an UL/C-UL Listed product.
• UL File No. E207185
• Category NRAQ, NRAQ7

Be sure to consider the following specifications when using this product as an UL/C-UL Listed
Product.
• Use this product under pollution degree 2.
• This product is an open type device. Therefore, it must be installed in an enclosure with IP 54
or higher. (e.g. Industrial control panel)

 CE Marking
Keyence Corporation has confirmed that this product complies with the essential requirements
of the applicable EU Directive, based on the following specifications.
Be sure to consider the following specifications when using this product in the Member State of
European Union.

 EMC Directive
• Applicable standard EMI : EN55011, Class A
 Symbols EMS : EN61000-6-2
The following symbols alert you to matters concerning the prevention of injury and product • Use a STP (shielded twisted pair) cable for connection to the network.
damage.
These specifications do not give any guarantee that the end-product with this product incor-
It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in porated complies with the essential requirements of EMC Directive. The manufacturer of
DANGER the end-product is solely responsible for the compliance on the end-product itself according
death or serious injury.
to EMC Directive.
It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
WARNING
death or serious injury.  FCC Regulations
It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in This product complies with the following regulations specified by the FCC.
CAUTION
minor or moderate injury. • Applicable regulation FCC Part 15 Subpart B ClassA
It indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in product • This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
NOTICE damage as well as property damage. conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interface, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
• FCC CAUTION
It indicates cautions and limitations that must be followed during Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
Important
operation. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Point It indicates additional information on proper operation. Outline

The DL-EP1 is an EtherNet/IP compatible adaptor which can read and write the data from the
Reference It indicates tips for better understanding or useful information. connected sensor amplifier from a PLC (programmable controller) or PC (personal computer).
• The DL-EP1 supports cyclic communication. Data can be exchanged without a ladder pro-
The listed system names and product names, etc., are the trademarks or registered trademarks gram.
of the respect companies. • The DL-EP1 also supports UCMM and Class 3 (explicit message communication). The sen-
sor amplifier settings and status can be read and written at a random timing, and motion com-
Safety Precautions mands can be issued to the sensor amplifier.

 General Precautions Types and Number of Connectable Sensor Amplifiers

• Before and while operating this product, confirm that it provides its functions and performance
The DL-EP1 can connect a maximum of 15 sensor amplifiers (main units and expansion units)
correctly.
which support D-bus. ("D-bus" is the name of KEYENCE's wiring-saving system for sensor
• Implement sufficient safety measures to prevent human and physical damages in case this
amplifiers.)
product fails.
Different types of sensor amplifiers with D-bus support can be connected to a single DL-EP1
• Be aware that the product functions and performance are not warranted if the product is used
unit.
outside the range of stated specifications or is modified by the customer.
• Combining this product with other equipment requires sufficient consideration because the
The number of connectable units, and a mixed environment of different models, depend on the
proper functions and performance may not be provided depending on the environment.
particular sensor amplifiers or units. Refer to the “DL-EP1 User’s Manual”.
• Do not expose equipment, including peripherals, to rapid temperature changes. Equipment
failure may result from condensation build up.
Checking the Package Contents
Precautions for Use
Before using the DL-EP1, make sure that the following equipment and accessories are included
in the package.
We have thoroughly inspected the package contents before shipment. However, in the event of
• Do not use this product for the purpose to protect a human body or
defective or broken items, contact your nearest KEYENCE office.
a part of human body.
DANGER • This product is not intended for use as explosion-proof product. Do
not use this product in hazardous location and/or potentially explo-  Package contents
sive atmosphere.
• DL-EP1 main unit x1 • Expansion connector sticker x1 • End unit x2
• To avoid injury or failure, turn off the power immediately in the fol-
lowing cases.
- Water or foreign matter entered the main unit.
- The case is broken, for example if it is dropped.
CAUTION - Smoke or unusual smell is emitted from the product.
• Use the correct power voltage. Failure to observe may result in
injury, or failure.
• Do not disassemble or modify this product. Failure to observe may • Instruction manual x1
result in injury.
 List of Optional Parts)
Do not turn off the power while you are setting any item.
NOTICE Doing this may cause loss of data settings. • STP (shielded twisted-pair) cable
(Category 5e, straight)
 Equipment Environment - OP-51504 (0.2m)
- OP-51505 (0.5m)
For safe, trouble-free operation of this product, the product must not be installed in the following - OP-51506 (1m)
locations: - OP-51507 (3m)
• Humid, dusty, or poorly ventilated. - OP-51508 (5m)
• Exposed to direct sunlight or heating source.
• Exposed to corrosive or flammable gases. * The working ambient temperature of the above cable is 0 to 50 °C.
• Exposed directly to vibration or shock.
• Exposed to water, oil, or chemical splashes.
• Exposed to static electricity.

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 Names of Each Part 2 Mount the EtherNet/IP Compatible Network Unit DL-EP1 on the DIN rail and
connect to the sensor amplifier.
Push and fix the EtherNet/IP Compatible Network Unit DL-EP1 to make sure there is no
space between the output unit and the sensor amplifier.
Sensor amplifier
EtherNet/IP Compatible
Network Unit DL-EP1
(1) RJ-45 connector

(2) Reset switch

(3) Link/activity indicator (green)
(4) Module status indicator (green/red)
(5) Network status indicator (green/red)
(6) Sensor communication indicator Connector
(green/red)
(7) MAC address
Refer to the figure below, and check that the sensor amplifier
connector (for DIN rail mounting type) on the side of the
EtherNet/IP Compatible Network Unit DL-EP1 is not mounted at
(8) Sensor amplifier connector an angle. Connecting to the sensor amplifier with the connector
(for DIN rail mounting type) diagonally may damage the equipment.

Sensor amplifier connector

(9) Sensor amplifier connector NOTICE

(for panel mounting type/large
display type)

Name Description

(1) RJ-45 connector Attach the network cable to this connector. EtherNet/IP Compatible Network Unit DL-EP1

(2) Reset switch

(3) Link/activity indicator (green)
(4) Module status indicator (green/red)
(5) Network status indicator
(green/red)
When held down for three seconds or longer, the
DL-EP1 settings will be reset to the default settings.
Normal: Green LED lights up or blinks
Normal: Green LED lights up
Normal: Green LED lights up
3 Mount the attached end units (OP-26751: a set of two pieces) on both sides of the
sensor amplifier and the EtherNet/IP Compatible Network Unit DL-EP1, then fix
the end units with screws on the upper part of each end unit (2 points x 2 units).
(Tightening torque:0.6 N•m or less)
The mounting method of the end unit is the same as that of the EtherNet/IP Compatible
Network Unit DL-EP1.
End unit

(6) Sensor communication indicator

Normal: Green LED lights up
(green/red) End unit

(7) MAC address MAC address for this DL-EP1.

(8) Sensor amplifier connector

Attach the sensor amplifier to this connector.
(for DIN rail mounting type)

Attach the sensor amplifier to this connector.
(9) Sensor amplifier connector
A protective label is attached when shipped from the
(for panel mounting type/large display
factory. Connect with the optional expansion cable
type)
(OP-35361).
Be sure to insert the EtherNet/IP Compatible Network Unit DL-
EP1 to the sensor amplifier to the end. Turning on the power
NOTICE
with diagonal insertion or improper insertion may damage the
equipment.

* The table above shows the display state when communication has been set and normal (2) Connecting to an IX Series sensor amplifier
communication is enabled. Refer to the "NU-EP1 User's Manual" for details.
1 Detach the expansion protective cover of the sensor amplifier to which the
Installation and Connection to Sensor Amplifiers communication unit is to be connected.
Sensor amplifier
 Mounting on a DIN rail
1 Fit the tab of the lower part of the main unit
to the DIN rail. While inserting the main unit (3) Expansion protective cover
in the direction of arrow 1, push the body in
the direction of arrow 2.

2 To detach the main unit, while pushing the (2)

main unit in the direction of arrow 1, pull
2
(1)
the body in the direction of arrow 3. Mount the EtherNet/IP Compatible Network Unit DL-EP1 on the DIN rail and
connect to the sensor amplifier.
Push and fix the EtherNet/IP Compatible Network Unit DL-EP1 to make sure there is no
space between the output unit and the sensor amplifier.

 How to connect to the sensor amplifier Sensor amplifier

The EtherNet/IP Compatible Network Unit DL-EP1 is used by connecting it to a sensor amplifier. EtherNet/IP Compatible
The connection method varies according to the mounting type of the sensor amplifier to connect Network Unit DL-EP1
to.

When connecting the EtherNet/IP Compatible Network Unit DL-EP1, be

sure to check the power of sensor amplifier is OFF before performing the
NOTICE operation. Performing the operation when the power of sensor amplifier
is ON may damage the equipment.
Connector
Refer to the Instruction Manual of each sensor amplifier for details
Point
about how to add the sensor amplifier. Refer to the figure below, and check that the sensor amplifier
connector (for DIN rail mounting type) on the side of the
 Connecting to a DIN rail mounting type sensor amplifier. EtherNet/IP Compatible Network Unit DL-EP1 is not mounted at
an angle. Connecting to the sensor amplifier with the connector
(1) Connecting to a sensor amplifier other than the IX Series diagonally may damage the equipment.
1 Detach the expansion protective cover of the sensor amplifier to which the Sensor amplifier connector
communication unit is to be connected.
NOTICE
Sensor amplifier

Expansion protective cover

EtherNet/IP Compatible Network Unit DL-EP1

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 3 Mount the attached end units (OP-26751: a set of two pieces) on both sides of the
sensor amplifier and the EtherNet/IP Compatible Network Unit DL-EP1, then fix
the end units with screws on the upper part of each end unit (2 points x 2 units).
(Tightening torque:0.6 N•m or less)
End unit
Attach Ethernet to This Connector
Methods for connecting the DL-EP1 to the Ethernet are explained in this section.
 Compatible cables
An STP (shielded twisted-pair) cable or UTP (unshielded twisted-pair) cable is used to con-
nect the DL-EP1 to the Ethernet.
The compatible cables differ when Ethernet is structured of 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX.

End unit Ethernet Compatible cables

10BASE-T STP cable or Category 3 or higher UTP cable

100BASE-TX STP cable or Category 5 or higher UTP cable

Be sure to insert the EtherNet/IP Compatible Network Unit DL-

EP1 to the sensor amplifier to the end. Turning on the power • Use a straight cable when connecting DL-EP1 to the Ethernet switch.
NOTICE with diagonal insertion or improper insertion may damage the
Reference • Use a cross cable when connect the DL-EP1 directly to a personal
equipment. computer.

 Connecting to a panel mounting type sensor amplifier

 Connecting the cable
1 Connect the sensor amplifier to the EtherNet/IP Compatible Network Unit DL-EP1 Connect the network cable to the RJ-45 connector.
using the optional expansion cable (OP-35361).

Detach the protection

sticker

Expansion cable (cable length:300mm)

• Turn OFF the power before connecting the expansion cable

and connect securely. Diagonal or otherwise improper inser-
NOTICE tion may damage the equipment.
• Inserting or pulling the cable when the power is turned ON
may damage the equipment.

2 Detach the sensor amplifier connector (for DIN rail mounting type) of the
EtherNet/IP Compatible Network Unit DL-EP1 with pliers and mount the attached
expansion connector sticker.
Sensor amplifier connector
(for DIN rail mounting type) Expansion
connector sticker

 Connecting to a large display type sensor amplifier

1 Connect the sensor amplifier to the EtherNet/IP Compatible Network Unit DL-EP1
using the optional expansion cable (OP-35361).
Detach the
protection sticker

Detach the
protection
sticker
Expansion cable (cable length:300mm)

• Turn OFF the power before connecting the expansion cable

and connect securely. Diagonal or otherwise improper inser-
NOTICE tion may damage the equipment.
• Inserting or pulling the cable when the power is turned ON
may damage the equipment.

2 Detach the sensor amplifier connector (for DIN rail mounting type) of the
EtherNet/IP Compatible Network Unit DL-EP1 with pliers and mount the attached
expansion connector sticker.

Sensor amplifier connector Expansion

(for DIN rail mounting type) connector
sticker

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 Specifications Warranties and Disclaimers
(1) KEYENCE warrants the Products to be free of defects in materials and
Product name EtherNet/IP Compatible Network Unit
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If any
Model DL-EP1 models or samples were shown to Buyer, such models or samples were used
Compliant IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T) merely to illustrate the general type and quality of the Products and not to
standards IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX) represent that the Products would necessarily conform to said models or
Transmission rate
10Mbps (10BASE-T) samples. Any Products found to be defective must be shipped to KEYENCE
100Mbps (100BASE-TX) with all shipping costs paid by Buyer or offered to KEYENCE for inspection
STP cable or Category 3 or higher UTP cable and examination. Upon examination by KEYENCE, KEYENCE, at its sole
Transmission (10BASE-T) option, will refund the purchase price of, or repair or replace at no charge any
Ethernet
medium STP cable or Category 5 or higher UTP cable
Specifications Products found to be defective. This warranty does not apply to any defects
(100BASE-TX)
resulting from any action of Buyer, including but not limited to improper
Maximum cable
100 m (Distance between DL-EP1 and Ethernet switch) installation, improper interfacing, improper repair, unauthorized modification,
length
misapplication and mishandling, such as exposure to excessive current, heat,
Maximum number
4 (10 BASE-T) coldness, moisture, vibration or outdoors air. Components which wear are not
of connectable
2 (100 BASE-TX)
hubs warranted.
Cyclic communication (2) KEYENCE is pleased to offer suggestions on the use of its various Products.
Compatible They are only suggestions, and it is Buyer's responsibility to ascertain the
functions Compatible with UCMM and Class 3 messaging
(Explicit messaging) fitness of the Products for Buyer’s intended use. KEYENCE will not be
responsible for any damages that may result from the use of the Products.
Number of
64 (3) The Products and any samples ("Products/Samples") supplied to Buyer are
connections
not to be used internally in humans, for human transportation, as safety
RPI
EtherNet/IP (Transmission 0.5 to 10000 ms (0.5 ms unit) devices or fail-safe systems, unless their written specifications state otherwise.
Specifications cycle ) Should any Products/Samples be used in such a manner or misused in any
Tolerable way, KEYENCE assumes no responsibility, and additionally Buyer will
communication indemnify KEYENCE and hold KEYENCE harmless from any liability or
bandwidth for 6000 pps damage whatsoever arising out of any misuse of the Products/Samples.
cyclic
communication
(4) OTHER THAN AS STATED HEREIN, THE PRODUCTS/SAMPLES ARE
PROVIDED WITH NO OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER. ALL
Conformance test Compatible with Version A7
EXPRESS, IMPLIED, AND STATUTORY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING,
Connectable WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
Sensor amplifiers with D-bus support *1
Sensor sensors
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF
connection Number of
specifications
PROPRIETARY RIGHTS, ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED.
connectable 15 units max *2
sensor units
IN NO EVENT SHALL KEYENCE AND ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES BE
LIABLE TO ANY PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,
Link/activity indicator (LINK/ACT)?Green LED
Module status indicator (MS)?2-color (green/red) LED
INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
Indicator lamps Network status indicator (NS)?2-color (green/red) LED (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
Sensor communication indicator (N-bus): 2-color LOSS OF USE, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF INFORMATION,
(green/red) LED LOSS OR INACCURACY OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF
Power voltage
20 to 30 VDC ±10%, including ripple (p-p)10% SAVINGS, THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTED GOODS,
(supplied from the connected sensor amplifiers) SERVICES OR TECHNOLOGIES, OR FOR ANY MATTER ARISING OUT
Power consumption 1500 mW or less (at 30 V 50 mA max) OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE
Operating PRODUCTS, EVEN IF KEYENCE OR ONE OF ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES
surrounding air -20 to 55 °C (no freezing) WAS ADVISED OF A POSSIBLE THIRD PARTY’S CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
temperature OR ANY OTHER CLAIM AGAINST BUYER. In some jurisdictions, some of
Operating the foregoing warranty disclaimers or damage limitations may not apply.
Environmental surrounding air 35 to 85% RH (no condensation)
resistance humidity
Vibration 10 to 55 Hz compound amplitude 1.5 mm, 2 hours each
BUYER'S TRANSFER OBLIGATIONS:
resistance in X, Y, Z directions If the Products/Samples purchased by Buyer are to be resold or delivered to a
Pollution degree 2
third party, Buyer must provide such third party with a copy of this document,
all specifications, manuals, catalogs, leaflets and written information provided
Materials Main unit case: Polycarbonate
to Buyer pertaining to the Products/Samples.
Weight Approx. 70 g
E 1101-3
*1 "D-bus" is the name of KEYENCE's wiring-saving system for sensor amplifiers.
*2 Varies with the sensor amplifiers connected.

Dimensions

(mm)
25.6
29.4
38.1
(42.5)

43.5 35.4
94.5

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