96M11555 Always ground the frame ground terminal or the ground terminal when using

Reference
a switching regulator. KEYENCE recommends the use of separate power
supplies in this situation.

„ Installation location
Avoid locations such as the following when installing the CA-DC21E:

Illumination Expansion Unit • Locations where the unit is exposed to direct sunlight.
• Locations where the surrounding air temperature range exceeds 0

CA-DC21E
to +50°C. Locations prone to rapid temperature changes.
• Locations with poor ventilation.
• Locations where relative humidity exceeds 35 to 85% RH. Locations
subject to condensation.
• Locations where corrosive or flammable gasses are present.
• Locations where there is excessive dust, salt, or iron powder.

Instruction Manual CAUTION • Locations where the unit is exposed to splashes of substances
such as water, oil, or chemical agents.
• Locations where the unit is subject to direct vibrations or
mechanical shocks.
Read this manual before using the product in order to achieve maximum performance. • Locations where the unit may be influenced by radiation noise or
Keep this manual in a safe place after reading it so that it can be used at any time. static electricity.
• Separate the unit and the cables as far as possible from
high-voltage lines and power lines. Interference from such lines
Checking the Package Contents may result in nonstandard operation or device failure.
The CA-DC21E is supplied with the following items. Check that all are included in the package.
„ Handling
F CA-DC21E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
F Installation attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 • Avoid touching the unit during or immediately after use, since it may
F Instruction Manual (this document) become hot at these times. Doing so may result in burn injuries.
• Do not operate the unit after disassembling or modifying it. Doing
CAUTION
so may result in fire, electrical shock, or device failure.
Introduction • Do not look directly at the LED for extended periods of time. Doing
so may cause harm to your eyes.
„ Symbols
This manual uses the following symbols so that you can recognize important messages at • When connecting and disconnecting cables, always switch off the
a glance. Please read it in its entirety.. power to the unit and any other devices connected to it. Failure to do
so may result in damage to the unit or to other connected hardware.
It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
WARNING NOTICE • When the unit becomes excessively dirty, apply a weak, neutral
death or serious injury. detergent to a cloth and wipe away the dirt, then wipe the unit dry with a
It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in soft cloth. Do not use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the unit.
CAUTION Doing so may result in the discoloration or deformation of the unit case.
minor or moderate injury.
It indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in product
NOTICE damage as well as property damage.
Part Names and Functions
Reference It indicates tips for better understanding or useful information.
(1) Illumination 2 output connector
(2) Illumination 1 output connector
Safety Information for the CA-DC21E (1) (3) OUT connector
(4) Controller connector
(2) Connected to the controller (or the adjacent
„ General precautions unit at the controller side).
• Do not use this product for the purpose of protecting a human body (3) (5) IN connector
or a part of a human body. (4) (6) DIP switch for output voltage change
WARNING • This product is not intended for use as explosion-proof product. (5) (7) Expansion unit connector
Do not use this product in a hazardous location and/or potentially (6) Illumination expansion unit (CA-DC21E)
explosive atmosphere. Used for expansion.

• When beginning or during operation, ensure that the parts and
functions are operating correctly.
CAUTION
• In the unlikely event of malfunction, ensure that the proper safety
equipment is in place to prevent damage to other equipment.
• Do not use outside of the rated specifications. Also, in the case of
disassembly or modification of the CA-DC21E, understand that the
functions and performance can no longer be guaranteed.
NOTICE • In the case of the use of a KEYENCE product with that of another
device, due to different conditions of use or environment, the
functions or performance may not be satisfied. Use after adequate
examination.
* We make every effort to ensure products reach our customers without any damage.
However, if you encounter any defective, damaged, or missing parts, please contact
your nearest KEYENCE sales office.
(7)
LED elements are subject to a limited service lifetime. Because high
temperatures lead to degraded performance or damage, always use a
setting that generates the least amount compatible with application
NOTICE requirements. Take precautions in order to avoid heat buildup, such
as the use of a cooling fan, installation using metal brackets, and
intermittent LED activation by means of external control input.
The amount of light generated is unstable when the light adjustment volume
Reference
is set near 0%. This is normal and does not indicate a problem with the
device. When using the device with continuous lighting, delay use after
turning on the device until the amount of light generated stabilizes.
Turn on the power to the CA-DC21E at about the same time as turning on the
power to the connected controller.

Turn off the device immediately in any of the following situations. Installation
Continuing to operate the device despite such a problem may result
in fire, electrical shock, or device failure. Contact your nearest
KEYENCE sales office for repairs. • Extension of the cable between the illumination and the controller
CAUTION • When there is a foreign object or liquid such as water, oil, or a will result in decreased light quantity as a result of lowered voltage.
chemical agent inside the device. NOTICE Verify adequate light quantity before use.
• When the device has been subject to excessive mechanical shock • Do not use this device in combination with a non-KEYENCE LED
or when the case has been damaged. illumination device. Doing so may result in device failure.
• When the controller emits smoke, an unusual smell, or a strange noise.
When control the illumination from the controller, up to four CA-DC21E units (eight
illumination units) can be connected. Remove the protection label from connector 2 on the
left side of the controller, and connect the CA-DC21E as shown in the following figure.
Precautions on Regulations and Standards [For the CV-5000 Series]
When connecting multiple units
„ CE Marking
Attachment
When using the CA-DC21E in the Member State of European Union, be sure to read the Attachment
(supplied)
"Precautions on Regulations and Standards" in the user's manual accompanied with the (supplied)
controller (CV Series, XG Series). Use this product in accordance with the instructions in CA-DC21E
the user's manual.

Proper Operation CA-DC21E

„ Compatible controllers • The supplied attachment needs to be installed before installing the
The CA-DC21E is a dedicated illumination expansion unit for the CV-5000 Series (second Reference
Illumination expansion unit.
edition or later) or the XG-7000 Series (Ver. 2.0 or later). • Stop supplying the power to the CA-DC21E and to the controller when
Controllers from other series cannot be used. connecting or disconnecting the CA-DC21E. Connecting or disconnecting
the CA-DC21E with the power being supplied may cause damage to the
„ Power controller or peripheral devices.
Do not use the device with anything other than a 24 VDC power supply. • Remove the protection label from the connector on the CA-DC21E only
CAUTION when connecting the illumination expansion unit. Using the CA-DC21E
Doing so may result in fire, electrical shock, or device failure.
with the connector exposed may cause damage to the CA-DC21E.
When using the CA-DC21E and the CC-Link expansion unit at the same time
Connect the CC-Link expansion unit CA -NCL10E directly to the controller, and then Dimensions
connect the CA-DC21E to the left side of the CC-Link expansion unit. CA-DC21E (with the attachment installed)
[For the CV-5000 Series]
[Front] [Side]
Attachment 19.4
(supplied) 38 116.7
7.1
CA-DC21E

CC-Link unit
CA-NCL10E

35.9
The CC-Link expansion unit cannot be connected to the left side of the 150.5
Reference
CA-DC21E.

„ Terminal interface

83.3
65.3
OUT connector (Used when connecting the illumination to the terminal block)
(1) (1) LIGHT2+ (L2+) + terminal for illumination 2
(2) LIGHT2- (L2-) - terminal for illumination 2 6
(3) NC Not used 40 116.7
(4) LIGHT1+ (L1+) + terminal for illumination 1
(5) (5) LIGHT1- (L1-) - terminal for illumination 1 [Bottom]
IN connector
2-M46
(1) (1) COMIN Common terminal for terminal block input
(2) LIGHT_OFF (LOFF) Forcible light OFF input

25.2
(3) 24VDC + power supply (24 VDC) input
(4) (4) 0V - power supply (0 V) input
• The 0V power supply and COMIN are insulated.
74 16.5 Unit: mm
Applicable wire: AWG14 to 22
Terminal block screw torque: 0.25 Nm or less

Warranties and Disclaimers

„ Input circuit diagram
KEYENCE, at its sole option, will refund, repair or replace at no charge any defective
Maximum applied voltage: 26.4 V Products within 1 year from the date of shipment. Unless stated otherwise herein, the
ON voltage: 10.8 V or less LOFF
6.2kΩ
Products should not be used internally in humans, for human transportation, as safety
ON current: 2 mA or more devices or fail-safe systems. EXCEPT FOR THE FOREGOING, ALL EXPRESS, IMPLIED
OFF voltage: 3 V or more 4.7kΩ AND STATUTORY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
OFF current: 0.3 mA or less FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF
COMIN
PROPRIETARY RIGHTS, ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. KEYENCE SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER
DAMAGES, EVEN IF DAMAGES RESULT FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCTS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ANY SUGGESTIONS OR INFORMATION PROVIDED BY
„ DIP switch configuration KEYENCE. In some jurisdictions, some of the foregoing warranty disclaimers or damage
The output voltage for illumination can be changed by changing the DIP switch limitations may not apply.
configuration.
The factory default configuration of the DIP switch is shown with „. E 1110-2
The output voltage can be changed individually for illuminations 1 and 2. The output
voltage at that time is common between the connector and the terminal block.

ON OFF bit bit

8
7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
6 OFF OFF OFF OFF Illumination 1 12V
5
4 ON ON ON OFF Illumination 1 24V

3 OFF OFF OFF OFF Illumination 2 12V

2
1 ON ON ON OFF Illumination 2 24V

Incorrect output voltage settings may cause fire, electric shock, or

CAUTION product damage. Use 12 V (factory default) when connected to a
KEYENCE emitter.

Specifications
(1) Constant voltage control (DC light)
Light adjustment
(2) Pulse-width modulation (Light emission frequency: 100 kHz)
system
[Selectable with controller]
Tone Digital 255 levels [Selectable with controller]
No. of
2 ch. (Connection to the LED connector and to the terminal block)
connections
Output Voltage 12 VDC /24 VDC [Selectable with DIP switch]
Capacity Max. 40 W (but 30 W / 1 CH)
FLASH output synchronization / Continuous light
Synchronism
[Selectable with controller]
(1) Constant voltage control: Within 10 ms, at 12 V output
Light adjustment
Within 20 ms, at 24 V output
responsiveness
(2) Pulse width modulation control: Within 1 ms, at 12/24 V output
Forcible light
Input Input rating: 26.4 V or less, 2 mA or more
OFF
Illumination volume display: Green/orange (128 or more)
Display LED display
Error display: Red (All lit)
Power voltage 24 VDC ±10%
Rating Power 3.0 A (12 V output)/6.5 A (24 V output)
consumption The maximum load including inrush when activating any device
Surrounding air 0 to 50oC *2
Environmental temperature
resistance *1 Surrounding air 35 to 85% RH (No condensation)
humidity
Weight Approx. 590 g
*1 The environmental resistance for the LED illumination unit is surrounding air
o
temperature: 0 to 40 C, and surrounding air humidity: 35 to 65% RH (No
condensation).
*2 The temperature range depends on the surrounding temperature of the connected
controller.

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11555E 1021-1 96M11555 Printed in Japan