EK1100-0018
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The EK1100-0018 is an EtherCAT protocol coupler that features a data transfer rate of 100 Mbit/s. Manufactured by Beckhoff and part of their EK EtherCAT Coupler Series, it operates with a power supply of 24 V DC and has a bus interface comprising 2 x M8 shielded connections. It maintains IP20 protection rating.
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Product Description:
The EK1100-0018 is one of the many products built by Beckhoff Automation to improve industrial automation operation. It is a compact and very durable EtherCAT Coupler that serves as the link between the EtherCAT protocol at the fieldbus level and the EtherCAT terminals used in industrial communication. This product helps to convert information sent from the Ethernet 100BASE-TX to E-bus signal representation. There are two RJ45 connection sockets present on the EK1100-0018 Couper; the upper socket is intended for the direct connection of the coupler to the network, while the lower socket provides customers with the additional option to connect another EtherCAT device in the same segment of the coupler. The second EtherCAT junction can also be used to set up a line or star topology.
The EK1100-0018 coupler requires shielded Ethernet or EtherCAT cables for the transfer of data between stations; also, the possible distance between two stations featuring the coupler is about 100 meters. The EK1100-0018 Coupler contains up to 65,534 EtherCAT terminals in total. During operation, this product requires a constant supply of <<24 volts of direct current>>; also about 70 milliamperes of current is consumed from the supply. The current supply through the E-bus on this product is approximately 2000 milliamperes while the electrical isolation is about 500 volts.
The EK1100-0018 is built to meet the IP20 protection class. To maintain product quality, the product should be protected from dust and water spray. Apart from direct installation at the switch, this coupler can be installed anywhere in the Ethernet Signal Transfer section without any problem. The delay in the communication of this product is approximately 1 microsecond.
Frequently Asked Questions about EK1100-0018:
Q: What does the EK1100-0018 do in EtherCAT communication systems?
A: The EK1100-0018 is a coupler that connects the EtherCAT device protocol with the EtherCAT terminals. It converts input signals to E-Bus signal representations.
Q: What is the best installation position of this product in the EtherCAT communication system?
A: The EK1100-0018 can be installed anywhere in the Ethernet signal transfer section.
Q: Does the EK1100-0018 allow for Hotconnect?
A: No. operators should avoid connecting slaves to this device when it is running.
Q: How many EtherCAT Terminals can be used in the overall system featuring this product?
A: The EK1100-0018 can be operated with up to 65,535 EtherCAT terminals in the connection system.
Q: Can multiple units of this product be connected over long distances?
A: Yes. The maximum distance that can exist between two units of this product is about 100 meters.
