The EtherCAT G branch controllers enable transparent conversion of transmission rates of EtherCAT G and EtherCAT. The CU1418 has two marked ports for integration into an EtherCAT G network. Eight EtherCAT and/or EtherCAT G segments can be coupled via a further branch port.
Task within EtherCAT system - coupling of EtherCAT branches to an EtherCAT G network
Data transfer medium - Ethernet/EtherCAT cable (min. Cat.5), shielded
Bus interface - 10 x RJ45
Distance between stations - max. 100 m (1000BASE-T)
Protocol - EtherCAT
Delay - approx. 1 µs per port
Data transfer rates - main segment 1 Gbit/s, branch 100 Mbit/s
Configuration - TwinCAT
Power supply - 24 (18…30) V DC, 3-pin connection (+, -, PE)
Operating/storage temperature - 0…+55 °C/-25…+85 °C
Relative humidity - 95 %, no condensation
Vibration/shock resistance - conforms to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27
EMC immunity/emission - conforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4
Protect. rating/installation pos. - IP20/variable
Approvals/markings - CE