Product Description
Beckhoff EK1501 EtherCAT Coupler
The Beckhoff EK1501 EtherCAT Coupler serves as the crucial link between an EtherCAT network and the EtherCAT Terminals (ELxxxx/ESxxxx). This high-performance coupler converts the passing telegrams from Ethernet 100BASE-FX (fiber optic) to the E-bus signal representation. A station consists of a coupler and any number of EtherCAT Terminals that are automatically detected and individually addressed. The EK1501 features two SC duplex sockets, allowing for the creation of a line topology with other EtherCAT devices. Its use of fiber optic technology makes it ideal for applications requiring long-distance data transmission up to 2 km and high immunity to electrical interference.
Technical Specifications:
- Task in the EtherCAT network: Converts 100BASE-FX signals to E-bus
- Data transfer medium: Multi-mode glass fiber optic cable (50/125 µm or 62.5/125 µm)
- Distance between stations: Up to 2 km
- Data transfer rates: 100 Mbit/s
- Connection technology: 2 x SC duplex sockets
- Number of EtherCAT Terminals: Up to 65,535
- Power supply: 24 V DC (-15 %/+20 %)
- Protection class: IP20
Beckhoff EK1501
The Beckhoff EK1501 is a high-speed EtherCAT Coupler designed to connect EtherCAT Terminals to a network via a multi-mode fiber optic connection, enabling long-distance and interference-immune communication in industrial automation systems.
| Brand | BECKHOFF |
|---|---|
| Model | EK1501 |
| Category | Electrical |
| Link | https://www.echuan-hydraulic.com/product/beckhoff-ek1501 |