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The EK1914 has safety parameters to adapt the functionality specifically to the respective safety-oriented requirements (e.g., 1

channel evaluation vs. 2-channel evaluation of the inputs, testing of the individual channels).

In addition, standard outputs can be activated for the EK1914. As a result, corresponding standard outputs are available in parallel

with and internally ANDed with the safe outputs of the EK1914. The safe output signals, which are controlled by a TwinSAFE Logic,

thus issue the safe release for the standard signals, which can then be triggered by the non-safety oriented control system

independently of the cycle of the safety controller and FSoE. This allows faster switching times of the outputs, provided that the

safety controller issues the necessary release for the output.

The safety parameters are not stored directly on the component, but are transmitted to the input terminal via a TwinSAFE Logic

capable component when the safety application is started. This simplifies service procedures, because in this case the component

can simply be replaced. The safety-relevant parameters are transferred to the new component when the safety application is

restarted.

The EK1914 EtherCAT coupler combines the functionalities of the EK1100 EtherCAT coupler with standard and safe digital I/Os. This

results in a compact design that is especially suitable for applications with a low number of I/Os.

Like the EK1100. the EK1914 can be extended with all EL/ES terminals. The EK1914 has four digital inputs and four digital outputs,

as well as two fail-safe inputs and two fail-safe outputs. The safe input and output signals are exchanged with a TwinSAFE Logic

capable component via FSoE.

Special features:

• EtherCAT coupler with integrated I/Os (standard and safety)

• two safe inputs

• two safe outputs

• cross-circuit detection

• 1-channel vs. 2-channel evaluation directly on the component

• testing of the input channels can be activated individually

• Standard outputs can be activated with integrated ANDing with a safe output signal

The EK1828-0010 has two RJ45 sockets. The upper Ethernet interface is used to connect the coupler to the network; the lower

socket serves for the optional connection of further EtherCAT devices in the same segment. In addition, an EtherCAT junction or an

EtherCAT extension can be used for the extension or for setting up a line or star topology.

The system and field supply, each 24 V DC, is provided directly at the coupler. The attached EtherCAT Terminals are supplied with

the current required for communication from the supplied system voltage. The coupler can supply a maximum of 5 V and 1 A. If

higher current is required, power feed terminals such as the EL9410 have to be integrated. The field supply is forwarded to the

individual I/O components via the power contacts with up to 10 A.

The EK1828 EtherCAT Coupler is the link between the EtherCAT protocol at fieldbus level and the EtherCAT Terminals. In addition,

eight digital outputs are integrated. The resulting design is particularly suitable for applications with a small number of I/Os. The

coupler converts the passing telegrams from Ethernet 100BASE-TX to E-bus signal representation. A station consists of a coupler

and any number of EtherCAT Terminals that are automatically detected and individually displayed in the process image.

Special features:

• Connection technology: 2 x RJ45 socket

• Connection lengths: up to 100 m

• 8 digital outputs

• Number of EtherCAT Terminals in the overall system: up to 65.535

The EK1828 has two RJ45 sockets. The upper Ethernet interface is used to connect the coupler to the network; the lower socket

serves for the optional connection of further EtherCAT devices in the same segment. In addition, an EtherCAT junction or an

EtherCAT extension can be used for the extension or for setting up a line or star topology.

The system and field supply, each 24 V DC, is provided directly at the coupler. The attached EtherCAT Terminals are supplied with

the current required for communication from the supplied system voltage. The coupler can supply a maximum of 5 V and 1 A. If

higher current is required, power feed terminals such as the EL9410 have to be integrated. The field supply is forwarded to the

individual I/O components via the power contacts with up to 10 A.

The EK1828 EtherCAT Coupler is the link between the EtherCAT protocol at fieldbus level and the EtherCAT Terminals. In addition,

four digital inputs and eight digital outputs are integrated. The resulting design is particularly suitable for applications with a small

number of I/Os. The coupler converts the passing telegrams from Ethernet 100BASE-TX to E-bus signal representation. A station

consists of a coupler and any number of EtherCAT Terminals that are automatically detected and individually displayed in the

process image.

Special features:

• Connection technology: 2 x RJ45 socket

• Connection lengths: up to 100 m

• 4 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs

• Number of EtherCAT Terminals in the overall system: up to 65.535