Fig. 8 Torque Wrench Zb8801; Fig. 9 Ethercat Box: M8, 30 Mm Housing - Beckhoff EP1908 Operating Instructions Manual

Torque wrench
Fig. 8: Torque wrench ZB8801
Ensure the proper torque is used
Use torque wrenches available from Beckhoff to tighten the plug connectors (see accessories)!
5.2.5.2 EtherCAT connection
The EtherCAT Box (EPxxxx) has two M8 connectors marked green for the incoming and outgoing EtherCAT
connection.
Fig. 9: EtherCAT Box: M8, 30 mm housing
Assignment
There are various different standards for the assignment and colors of connectors and cables for EtherCAT.
EtherCAT
Signal Description
Tx + Transmit Data+ Pin 1
Tx - Transmit Data- Pin 4
Rx + Transmit Data- Pin 2
Rx - Receive Data-
Shield Shield
1) Wire colors according to EN 61918
2) Wire colors
EP1908
Connector Cable
M8 ZB9010, ZB9020,
ZK1090-6292
yellow1
orange1
white1
Pin 3 blue1
Housing Shield
Version: 3.0.0
Standard
ZB903x, TIA-568B
ZK1090-31xx
orange/white2 white/orange
orange2 orange
blue/white2 white/green
blue2 green
Shield Shield
Operation
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