EtherCAT coupler links 100BASE-TX EtherCAT networks to EtherCAT Terminals and converts Ethernet telegrams to E-bus signal representation. The unit provides two RJ45 interfaces for network input and optional onward EtherCAT connection in the same segment. System and field supplies are 24 V DC, with up to 2000 mA E-bus current and power contacts rated up to 10 A. The compact IP20 terminal housing mounts on a 35 mm DIN rail and operates from -25 °C to +60 °C.
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| Task within EtherCAT system | coupling of EtherCAT Terminals to 100BASE-TX EtherCAT networks |
| Data transfer medium | Ethernet/EtherCAT cable, min. Cat.5, shielded |
| Distance between stations | max. 100m |
| Number of EtherCAT Terminals | up to 65,534 |
| Protocol | EtherCAT |
| Delay | approx. 1µs |
| Data transfer rate | 100Mbit/s |
| Bus interface | 2 x RJ45 |
| Power supply | 24 (-15%/+20%)V DC |
| Current consumption from US | 70 + (sum E-bus current/4)mA |
| Current supply E-bus | 2000mA |
| Power contacts | max. 24 V DC / max. 10 A |
| Electrical isolation | 500 power contact/supply voltage/EthernetV |
| Operating temperature | -25 to +60°C |
| Storage temperature | -40 to +85°C |
| Relative humidity | 95, no condensation% |
| Protection rating | IP20 |
| Installation position | variable |
| Installation | 35 mm DIN rail conforming to EN 60715 with lock |
| Dimensions | 44 x 100 x 68mm |
| Approvals/markings | CE, CCC, UL, ATEX, IECEx, DNV, cFMus |
| Emc Immunity/emission | conforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4 |
| Vibration/shock Resistance | conforms to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27 |
| Ex Marking | ATEX: II 3 G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc; IECEx: Ex ec IIC T4 Gc; cFMus: Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D Class I, Zone 2, AEx ec IIC T4 Gc |
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