Super-fast EtherCAT
combined with 24 V power

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. ▪ ds

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