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Beckhoff EK1814 EtherCAT Coupler
Technical data for the EK1814, reproduced from the Beckhoff product page for this item number.
Number of inputs4
Number of outputs4
Nominal voltage24 V DC (-15%/+20%)
Bus interface2 x RJ45
How it works
EtherCAT Terminals such as this one clip onto a 35 mm DIN rail and connect by the E-bus contacts on the side, so the slice is added or replaced without disturbing the field wiring of the neighbouring terminals.
Specifications
Technical data
Task within EtherCAT systemcoupling of EtherCAT Terminals (ELxxxx) to 100BASE-TX EtherCAT networks
Transmission mediumEthernet/EtherCAT cable (min. Cat.5), shielded
Distance between stationsmax. 100 m (100BASE-TX)
Number of EtherCAT Terminalsup to 65,534
ProtocolEtherCAT
Propagation delayapprox. 1 µs
Transmission rate100 Mbit/s
Bus interface2 x RJ45
Nominal voltage24 V DC (-15%/+20%)
Current supply E-bus1000 mA
Housing data
Design formHD (High Density) housing with signal LEDs
Materialpolycarbonate
Installationon 35 mm DIN rail, conforming to EN 60715 with lock
Side by side mounting by means ofdouble slot and key connection
Order number
EK1814 — Beckhoff product page, technical data
Official source
https://www.beckhoff.com/en-us/products/i-o/ethercat-terminals/ek-ec1xxx-bk1xx0-ethercat-coupler/ek1814.html
FAQ
How many channels does the EK1814 have?
Beckhoff states number of inputs: 4.
What voltage does it operate at?
The technical data lists nominal voltage as 24 V DC (-15%/+20%).
Where do these values come from?
They are taken from the technical data Beckhoff publishes for item number EK1814, on the product page linked below.
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