EK1101-0050
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The EK1101-0050 EtherCAT coupler features a data transfer rate of 100 Mbit/s, supports up to 65,534 EtherCAT terminals, offers max 4.2 GB addressable I/O points, and includes a 2 x RJ45 bus interface. Part of the EK EtherCAT Coupler Series by Beckhoff, it boasts a protection rating of IP20.
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Product Description:
The EK1101-0050 is an EtherCAT Coupler featuring an Identity verification switch. This product serves as a link between EtherCAT Protocol at the Fieldbus level and the EtherCAT terminals. The signals received by the coupler from the higher network level are converted by the product into an E-bus signal representation and sent to the connected EtherCAT terminals. The electrical cable used to send signals into this coupler is the 100-BASE-TX cable, which maintains a data transmission rate of 100 megabits per second through the coupler. There are about 65,534 terminals in the overall system featuring this product; the coupler also contains about 4096 configurable IDs. The coupler has a maximum of 4.2 gigabytes of addressable input and output points.
The installation and general handling of this product are fairly easy to carry out. Also, the compact housing design of this product is intended to prevent the interference of large solid substances with external diameters larger than 12 millimeters. Two RJ45 sockets serve as the bus interface on the coupler; the current supply through the bus is about 2000 milliamperes. The power supply required by the EK1101-0050 is about 24 volts; a deviation of up to 20 per cent in the power supply is permissible by the product.
The EK1101-0050 has a housing material made from polycarbonate; this material is responsible for the low weight of the product, which is about 105 grams. Each package of this coupler carries several approval markings, including CE, UL, ATEX, IECEx, DNV GL, cFMus. These markings guarantee the product quality. The coupler is also delivered with a 12-month warranty provided by Wake Industrial. The total weight of the coupler is about 105 grams.
Frequently Asked Questions about EK1101-0050:
Q: What is the protection rating of this product?
A: The housing of the EK1101-0050 belongs to the IP20 protection class. It can prevent interference of large solid materials with diameter larger than 12 millimeters.
Q: Is the EK1101-0050 self diagnostic?
A: Yes. Special Light Emitting Diodes are integrated into the housing of this product to provide information on the signal status and any error in the connection system.
Q: What is used in the packaging of the EK1101-0050?
A: The is packaged in a recyclable cardboard box that maintains the permissible ambient temperature around the product during transportation.
Q: Can the EK1101-0050 be used for a long time?
A: Yes. The unique design of the EK1101-0050 makes it possible for it to be used for more than 10 years without any reduction in performance standard.
Q: Is the EK1101-0050 user friendly?
A: The installation, and operation of this product is designed to be easy and straight forward for users.
