{"product_id":"keyence-dl-ec1a-sensor-communication-unit","title":"Keyence DL-EC1A Sensor Communication Unit","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:100%;margin:0 auto;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#1a1a1a;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-size:22px;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 12px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eDL-EC1A Sensor Communication Unit | Keyence\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKeyence DL-EC1A\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sensor communication unit. The listed technical data shows communication via IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX), based on the manufacturer's datasheet. It is supplied by SHLY-PLC, an independent industrial-automation distributor: every unit is visually inspected and functionally checked before dispatch, held in ready stock and shipped worldwide for maintenance, spares and retrofit use. Share your application or existing part number and our team will confirm fitment and comparable in-stock alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;margin:22px 0 10px;padding:0 0 6px;border-bottom:2px solid #005096;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:6px 0 14px 20px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet ; specifications Compliant standards:\u003c\/strong\u003e IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmbient temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e -20 to +55 °C -4 to 131 °F (No freezing).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 70 g (including connectors).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e DL-EC1A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet ; specifications Compliant standards:\u003c\/strong\u003e IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 Mbps (100BASE-TX).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;margin:22px 0 10px;padding:0 0 6px;border-bottom:2px solid #005096;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666666;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eTechnical parameters compiled from the manufacturer data sheet and reference documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;table-layout:fixed;margin:6px 0 18px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#005096;color:#ffffff;padding:7px 11px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;font-weight:700;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#eef1f4;color:#1a1a1a;padding:6px 11px;font-weight:700;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;\"\u003eType Designation\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:42%;padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;background:#fafbfc;color:#333333;font-weight:600;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eDL-EC1A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:42%;padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;background:#fafbfc;color:#333333;font-weight:600;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eConformance test ; version\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eComplies with V2.0.42\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#eef1f4;color:#1a1a1a;padding:6px 11px;font-weight:700;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:42%;padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;background:#fafbfc;color:#333333;font-weight:600;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003ePower voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003e20 to 30 VDC, including ripple (p-p) of 10 % ; supplied from the connected sensor amplifiers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:42%;padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;background:#fafbfc;color:#333333;font-weight:600;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003e2,100 mW or less (at 30 V, 70 mA max.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#eef1f4;color:#1a1a1a;padding:6px 11px;font-weight:700;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;\"\u003eInputs \u0026amp; Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:42%;padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;background:#fafbfc;color:#333333;font-weight:600;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eCommunication port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eRJ-45 x 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#eef1f4;color:#1a1a1a;padding:6px 11px;font-weight:700;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;\"\u003eCommunication \u0026amp; Interfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:42%;padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;background:#fafbfc;color:#333333;font-weight:600;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eEthernet ; specifications Compliant standards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eIEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:42%;padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;background:#fafbfc;color:#333333;font-weight:600;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eTransmission interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eCategory 5e or higher STP cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:42%;padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;background:#fafbfc;color:#333333;font-weight:600;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eEtherCAT ; communication ; specifications Compatible functions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eProcess data object communication (cyclic communication) ; Mailbox communication (message communication) CoE compatible ; Explicit Device Identification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:42%;padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;background:#fafbfc;color:#333333;font-weight:600;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eSensor ; connection ; specifications Connectable ; sensors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eSensor amplifiers with D-bus support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#eef1f4;color:#1a1a1a;padding:6px 11px;font-weight:700;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;\"\u003eMechanical\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:42%;padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;background:#fafbfc;color:#333333;font-weight:600;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eMain unit: Polycarbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:42%;padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;background:#fafbfc;color:#333333;font-weight:600;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eApprox. 70 g (including connectors)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#eef1f4;color:#1a1a1a;padding:6px 11px;font-weight:700;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;\"\u003eEnvironmental\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:42%;padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;background:#fafbfc;color:#333333;font-weight:600;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eEnvironmental resistance Pollution degree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:42%;padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;background:#fafbfc;color:#333333;font-weight:600;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eAmbient temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003e-20 to +55 °C -4 to 131 °F (No freezing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:42%;padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;background:#fafbfc;color:#333333;font-weight:600;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eRelative humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003e35 to 85 % RH (No condensation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:42%;padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;background:#fafbfc;color:#333333;font-weight:600;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eVibration resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003e10 to 55 Hz, Double amplitude 1.5 mm 0.06\" , 2 hours in each of the X, Y, and Z directions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#eef1f4;color:#1a1a1a;padding:6px 11px;font-weight:700;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;\"\u003eCompliance, Approvals \u0026amp; Standards\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:42%;padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;background:#fafbfc;color:#333333;font-weight:600;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eDistance between ; nodes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003e100 m 3937.01'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#eef1f4;color:#1a1a1a;padding:6px 11px;font-weight:700;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;\"\u003eOther\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:42%;padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;background:#fafbfc;color:#333333;font-weight:600;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eTransmission speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003e100 Mbps (100BASE-TX)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:42%;padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;background:#fafbfc;color:#333333;font-weight:600;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eNumber of ; connectable ; sensor units\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003e15 units max.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:42%;padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;background:#fafbfc;color:#333333;font-weight:600;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eIndicator lamps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003ePower indicator (PWR): Green LED ; RUN indicator (RUN): Green LED ; ERR indicator (ERR): Red LED ; Sensor communication indicator (D-bus): 2-color (green\/red) LED ; Link\/activity indicator: Green LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.4;margin:14px 0 3px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Cross-References\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eModel variants, options and firmware revisions can affect fitment. Before ordering the Keyence DL-EC1A sensor communication unit, share your existing part number or project requirements and our team will cross-reference comparable in-stock Keyence units and verify compatibility. This listing is provided by an independent industrial-automation distributor; brand names and part numbers are used for identification only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;margin:22px 0 10px;padding:0 0 6px;border-bottom:2px solid #005096;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:6px 0 14px 20px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNetwork connectivity and protocol conversion between field devices and control systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIntegration of fieldbus and Ethernet devices in new and existing automation architectures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMachine and line-level data exchange for monitoring and coordination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpare and replacement communication modules for installed networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;margin:22px 0 10px;padding:0 0 6px;border-bottom:2px solid #005096;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:6px 0 14px 20px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e DL-EC1A is stocked for prompt shipment; contact us for current quantity and lead time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspection \u0026amp; testing:\u003c\/strong\u003e each unit is visually inspected and functionally checked before packing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e in-stock orders placed before 14:00 ship the same business day; standard worldwide delivery is about 5-8 business days, express shipping is available, and orders over $500 ship free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; returns:\u003c\/strong\u003e covered by our supplier warranty and standard returns policy; contact our team for full terms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#555555;background:#f7f7f8;border-left:3px solid #005096;padding:9px 12px;margin:12px 0;\"\u003eIndependent supplier: Keyence part DL-EC1A is supplied by SHLY-PLC, an independent industrial-automation distributor. Brand names and part numbers are used for product identification and remain the property of their respective owners; this listing is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by the manufacturer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;margin:22px 0 10px;padding:0 0 6px;border-bottom:2px solid #005096;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.4;margin:14px 0 3px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eQ: What condition is the DL-EC1A supplied in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eA: Each DL-EC1A is inspected and functionally checked before sale. Contact us for the current stock condition and quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.4;margin:14px 0 3px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eQ: How quickly can the DL-EC1A ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eA: In-stock orders placed before 14:00 ship the same business day. Standard worldwide delivery is about 5-8 business days, express shipping is available and orders over $500 ship free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.4;margin:14px 0 3px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eQ: Can you confirm compatibility or a replacement for the DL-EC1A?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eA: Yes. Share your existing part number or application and our technical team will verify compatibility and provide cross-references to comparable in-stock models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;color:#888888;text-align:center;margin:18px 0 4px;\"\u003eDL-EC1A · Technical reference data · Independently supplied by SHLY-PLC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Keyence","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71130811138301,"sku":"DL-EC1A","price":448.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/5665\/3309\/files\/AS_82689_L.jpg?v=1787243094","url":"https:\/\/shly-plc.com\/products\/keyence-dl-ec1a-sensor-communication-unit","provider":"SHLY-PLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}