The special feature of EtherCAT-P is the combination of superfast EtherCAT communication with
the 24 V power supply. Data and power (Us) for system and sensor supply with 24 V and 3 A are
provided on a two-wire data pair.
The second data pair provides data and the peripheral voltage (Up) for the supply of the
actuators. This direct coupling of the supply voltage to the 100 MBit line for EtherCAT-P
enables a compact and cost-effective device interface.
Since the supply lines are no longer required, this is referred to as a single-cable solution. In
order to make it impossible to connect with other standardized M8x1 connector systems, a new
coding has been developed for this application and standardized in IEC 60176-2-114 under the
term P-Coding. Special features of this coding are the red colouring of the contact carriers
and the leading T-contour on the front face of the coupling contact carrier, which prevents
connecting with other codings.
Connectors overmoulded
Currently, shielded overmoulded designs with cable quality GBX, PUR, UL Cat 5e, 4xAWG22, are
available in the standard lengths. For the 100 MBit device connection almost
exclusively male-male patch cords are used.
Connectors field attachable
Field attachable connectors are available as female and male variants in axial design, either
with screw (female and male connector) or crimp (male connector) termination.
Flanges for direct PCB mounting
An extensive product range for device connection is available here, so that the user has many variable installation options.
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Advantages
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Very small connector system with small installation space for fieldbus transmission technology
- Power and data on one data pair
- Variable installation and connection options on the device side
- Good chemical resistance of the connector
- High degree of protection IP67
- Robustness
Fields of application
- Drive technology
- Automation technology
- Housing and device construction
- Industrial interfaces
- Communication technology
- Machine manufacturing
- Control technology
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