4.2
EtherCAT
4.2.1
EtherCAT connection
For the incoming and ongoing EtherCAT connection,
• the EtherCAT Box (EPxxxx) has two M8 sockets, marked in green
• the Coupler Box (FBB-x110) has two M12 sockets
Fig. 20: EtherCAT Box: M8, 30 mm housing
Fig. 21: EtherCAT Box: M860 mm housing (example: EP9214)
Fig. 22: Coupler Box: M12
Assignment
There are various different standards for the assignment and colors of connectors and cables for Ethernet/
EtherCAT.
EP3356-0022
Version: 1.1.0
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