K Series Encoders with CANopen Interface - KXN 11278 FE - User Manual

Sep 10, 2026

Manual for KXN 11278 FE K Series encoders with a CANopen interface, providing system-level guidance for deploying CANopen-capable motion sensing. Covers general information, CANopen features, installation including electrical connection variants, configuration of node address and baud rate, and the associated EDS file. Describes process data exchange with operating modes and data formats, emergency message handling, and programming/diagnosis through the object directory, including communication parameters and standardized device objects.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages22

Reading Time55 min

AccessFree to download

1. General

2. CANopen features of K Series encoders

3. Installation instructions

3.1 Electrical connection

3.1.1 Encoder in plug-in version

3.1.2 Encoder with connecting cap

3.2 Baud rates and lead lengths

3.3 Setting the address and Baud rate

3.3.1 Encoder in plug-in version

3.3.2 Encoder with connecting cap

3.4 EDS file

4. Process data exchange

4.1 Operating modes

4.2 Data format

5. Emergency messages

6. Programming and diagnosis (object directory)

6.1 Overview of the object directory

6.2 Communication parameters

6.3 Standardised device parameters

| | K Series Encoders with CANopen Interface | KXN 11278 FE | | --- | --- | --- | | | | 09 / 2005 | User Manual TWK-ELEKTRONIK GmbH · PB. 10 50 63 · D-40041 Düsseldorf · Tel.: +49/211/63 20 67 · Fax: +49/211/63 77 05 · [info@twk.de](info@twk.de) · [www.twk.de](www.twk.de) COPYRIGHT: The Operating Instructions KXN 11278 is owned by TWK-ELEKTRONIK GMBH and is protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions. © 2005 by TWK-ELEKTRONIK GMBH POB 10 50 63 ■ 40041 Düsseldorf ■ Germany Tel. +49/211/63 20 67 ■ Fax +49/211/63 77 05 [info@twk.de](info@twk.de) ■ [www.twk.de](www.twk.de) KXN 11278 FE / Page 2 Table of contents 1. General ................................................................................................................................ 5 2. CANopen features of K Series encoders ......................................................................... 5 3. Installation instructions ..................................................................................................... 5 3.1 Electrical connection ....................................................................................................................5 3.1.1 Encoder in plug-in version ........................................................................................... 5 3.1.2 Encoder with connecting cap ....................................................................................................6 3.2 Baud rates and lead lengths ........................................................................................................6 3.3 Setting the address and Baud rate...............................................................................................6 3.3.1 Encoder in plug-in version .........................................................................................................6 3.3.2 Encoder with connecting cap ....................................................................................................7 3.4 EDS ﬁle ........................................................................................................................................7 4. Process data exchange ..................................................................................................... 8 4.1 Operating modes ..........................................................................................................................8 4.2 Data format...................................................................................................................................9 5. Emergency messages........................................................................................................ 9 6. Programming and diagnosis (object directory)............................................................. 10 6.1 Overview of the object directory ................................................................................................. 10 6.2 Communication parameters ....................................................................................................... 11 6.2.1 Object 1000h-Device type ...................................................................................................... 11 6.2.2 Object 1001h-Error register.................................................................................................... 11 6.2.3 Object 1005h-COB-ID SYNC ................................................................................................. 11 6.2.4 Object 1008h-Manufacturer device name .............................................................................. 11 6.2.5 Object 1009h-Manufacturer hardware version....................................................................... 11 6.2.6 Object 100Ah-Manufacturer software version ........................................................................ 11 6.2.7 Object 1010h-Store parameters .............................................

FAQs

What topics are covered in the installation instructions for KXN 11278 FE?

The manual covers electrical connection options, baud rates and lead lengths, setting the CANopen address and baud rate, and the EDS file for configuration.

How does the manual describe process data exchange?

It details operating modes and the data format used for exchanging process data over CANopen.

What is included in the programming and diagnosis section?

It explains the object directory, then lists communication parameters and standardized device parameters using specific object identifiers.

Sep 10, 2026

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