Technical dataEK1814
Task within EtherCAT systemcoupling of EtherCAT Terminals (ELxxxx) to 100BASE-TX EtherCAT networks
Data transfer mediumEthernet/EtherCAT cable (min. Cat.5), shielded
Distance between stationsmax. 100 m (100BASE-TX)
Number of EtherCAT Terminalsup to 65,534
ProtocolEtherCAT
Delayapprox. 1 µs
Data transfer rates100 Mbit/s
Bus interface2 x RJ45
Nominal voltage24 V DC (-15 %/+20 %)
Current supply E-bus1000 mA
Current consumption from UP40 mA + load
Current consumption from US100 mA + (∑ E-bus current/4)
Number of inputs4
SpecificationEN 61131-2, type 1/3
“0” signal voltage-3…+5 V (EN 61131-2, type 1/3)
“1” signal voltage11…30 V (EN 61131-2, type 3)
Input filter3.0 ms
Input currenttyp. 3 mA (EN 61131-2, type 3)
Number of outputs4
Load typeohmic, inductive, lamp load
Max. output current0.5 A (short-circuit proof) per channel
Short-circuit currenttyp. < 2 A
Reverse voltage protectionyes
Breaking energy< 150 mJ/channel
Switching timestyp. TON: 60 µs, typ. TOFF: 300 µs
Electrical isolation500 V (power contact/supply voltage/Ethernet),
500 V (E-bus/field potential)
Operating/storage temperature-25…+60 °C/-40…+85 °C
Relative humidity95 %, no condensation
Vibration/shock resistanceconforms to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27
EMC immunity/emissionconforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4
Protect. rating/installation pos.IP20/variable
Approvals/markingsCE, UL