PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SIEMENS EK1100 - EtherCAT Bus Coupler
The SIEMENS EK1100 is an EtherCAT Bus Coupler designed for integrating Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminals (EL series) into an EtherCAT network. It functions as a gateway, converting the EtherCAT protocol from the master controller to the E-bus signals for the connected I/O modules. This component facilitates distributed I/O architectures in high-speed machine automation, process control, and data acquisition systems requiring deterministic real-time communication.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: EK1xxx EtherCAT Coupler
- COMPONENT TYPE: EtherCAT Bus Coupler
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- POWER SUPPLY: 24V DC (-15%/+20%)
- E-BUS CURRENT SUPPLY: 2 A
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION COUPLER: 100 mA (plus connected terminals)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- NETWORK PROTOCOL: EtherCAT (IEEE 802.3 Ethernet)
- LOCAL BUS: E-bus (for EtherCAT Terminals)
- ETHERCAT INTERFACE: 2x RJ45 (In/Out)
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- FORM FACTOR: Compact, modular
- MOUNTING: 35 mm DIN rail
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP20
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0 to +55 °C
- STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -25 to +85 °C
- RELATIVE HUMIDITY: 95% (non-condensing)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- COMPATIBILITY: Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminals (EL series), EtherCAT master controllers
- APPLICATION: Distributed I/O systems, machine automation, process control, data acquisition