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EK1501-0000

Name: EK1501-0000
Brand: Beckhoff
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The EK1501-0000 is an EtherCAT Coupler that features a 24 V DC power supply and supports up to 65,534 EtherCAT terminals. Produced by Beckhoff, this device is part of the EK EtherCAT Coupler Series and operates at data transfer rates of 100 Mbit/s. It weighs approximately 190 grams and conforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4 for EMC immunity/emission.

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Beckhoff Automation is an industry leader in the production of problem-solving and cost-efficient automation devices that improve the operation of production and processing systems. The company is responsible for hundreds of machines that are now used across several industries all over the world. The EK1501-0000 is an EtherCAT coupler designed by Beckhoff to supplement the EtherCAT communication system developed by the company in 2003. This product serves as the link between the EtherCAT protocol and fieldbus level and the EtherCAT Terminals. The Coupler does not change the process data stream; instead, it is designed for coupling EtherCAT terminals to 100BASE-FX EtherCAT networks. It also carries out identity verification during the coupling process. This product has two SC duplex sockets and three hexadecimal ID switches.

The data transfer medium required by the EK1501-0000 is a multi-mode glass fiber 50/125 micrometers, while the maximum distance between stations featuring this Coupler is about 2000 meters. There are also about 65,534 EtherCAT Terminals on this product. During operation, the data transfer rate maintained in the EtherCAT system featuring this product is 100 megabits per second with an approximate delay of 1 microsecond. The EK1501-0000 features two SC Duplex bus interfaces through which a current supply of up to 2000 milliamperes can be delivered.

The EK1501-0000 industrial EtherCAT coupler does not require frequent maintenance operation; it also has a compact housing designed to protect it from large solid substances with a diameter larger than 12 millimeters. The approximate weight of the EK1501-0000 EtherCAT coupler is delivered with a 12-month warranty provided by Wake Industrial. The approximate power supply required by the product is about 24 volts.

EK1501-0000 Technical Specifications

Number Of EtherCAT Terminals:	up to 65,534
Current Consumption From Up:	load
Current Supply E-bus:	2000 mA
Power Contacts:	max. 24 V DC/max. 10 A
Weight:	approx. 190 g
Operating/storage Temperature:	-25…+60°C/-40…+85°C
Emc Immunity/emission:	conforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4
Type/number Of Peripheral Signals:	max. 4.2 GB addressable I/O points
Number Of Configurable Ids:	4096
Protocol:	EtherCAT
Delay:	approx. 1 µs
Data Transfer Rates:	100 Mbit/s
Bus Interface:	2 x SC Duplex
Power Supply:	24 V DC (-15%/+20%)
Current Consumption From Us:	150 mA + (∑ E-bus current/4)

Frequently Asked Questions about EK1501-0000

Q: How is the EK1501-0000 different from other EtherCAT terminals?

A: The EK1501-0000 serves as a media converter from fiber optic cables to copper physics, it also has an SC duplex socket, an RJ45 Socket and three hexadecimal switches.

Q: What is the maximum connection distance that can exist between two couplers of this design?

A: The multi-mode fiber optic connection allows for distances of up to 2 kilometers to be achieved between two couplers.

Q: Why does the EK1501-0000 assign unique ID to EtherCAT components?

A: The unique ID assigned to EtherCAT component group through the Hexadecimal ID switches of this design makes it possible for the group to be located in any position in the EtherCAT network and still be easily identified.

Q: Can EtherCAT components be connected to this device during operation?

A: Yes. The EK1501-0000 is compatible with HOT connect connection technique. Up to 4096 configurable ID can be issued and monitored by the product.

Q: What is the data transfer rate of this product?

A: The EK1501-0000 maintains a data transfer rate of about 100 megabits per second.