PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
BECKHOFF EK1300 - EtherCAT Fiber Optic Coupler
The BECKHOFF EK1300 is an EtherCAT Coupler engineered to integrate EtherCAT Terminals (EL series) into an EtherCAT network utilizing a fiber optic connection. This component facilitates robust, long-distance, and electromagnetically immune communication between the EtherCAT master and distributed I/O segments, converting incoming fiber optic signals to the internal E-bus protocol for terminal communication. It is critical for industrial automation systems requiring extended network topologies or operation in electrically noisy environments.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: EtherCAT Coupler (EK series)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Fiber Optic EtherCAT Coupler
- ELECTRICAL SPECS: 24V DC Power Supply, 100mA (typical, without E-bus load) Current Consumption
- INTERFACE/CONTROL: EtherCAT (via fiber optic) to E-bus (for EL Terminals) Conversion
- COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL: EtherCAT
- FIBER OPTIC INTERFACE: 2 x SC Duplex Connectors, Multimode Fiber (50/125 µm or 62.5/125 µm)
- FIBER OPTIC RANGE: Up to 2 km (typical, dependent on fiber quality and type)
- DATA RATE: 100 Mbit/s (EtherCAT standard)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING: IP20 Protection Class, DIN Rail Mounting, 0 to 55 °C Operating Temperature
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Seamless integration with Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminals (ELxxxx series) for distributed I/O in industrial control, process automation, and machine building applications requiring extended network reach or electromagnetic interference immunity.