PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
BECKHOFF CU8802-0000 - USB to EtherCAT Converter
This device functions as a compact USB to EtherCAT converter, enabling direct connection of a standard PC to an EtherCAT network. It facilitates commissioning, diagnostics, and small-scale control applications by emulating an EtherCAT master via a USB 2.0 interface. This provides a robust and flexible solution for system integration, maintenance, and data acquisition in industrial automation environments.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: CU88xx
- COMPONENT TYPE: USB to EtherCAT Converter
- ELECTRICAL SPECS: 5V DC nominal via USB 2.0 interface, < 500mA current consumption
- INTERFACE/CONTROL: USB 2.0 (Type B) host connection, 2x EtherCAT RJ45 ports (IN/OUT)
- PROTOCOL SUPPORT: EtherCAT (IEEE 802.3 compliant)
- SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY: TwinCAT 2 and TwinCAT 3 engineering environments
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING: IP20 protection rating, DIN rail mountable, 0 to 55 °C operating temperature
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Designed for connecting industrial PCs, embedded PCs, or laptops to EtherCAT networks for configuration, diagnostics, and small control tasks without a dedicated EtherCAT master PLC.