Category: Beckhoff

The EK1100-0008 EtherCAT Coupler is the link between the EtherCAT protocol at fieldbus level and the EtherCAT Terminals. 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 M8 socket

• connection lengths: up to 100 m

• number of EtherCAT Terminals in the overall system: up to 65,535

The EK1100-0008 has two M8 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. The M8 socket is compatible with the EtherCAT

Box modules and therefore enables uniform cabling in the IP20 and IP67 range. 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 2 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 EC1100 EtherCAT Coupler is the link between the EtherCAT protocol at fieldbus level and the EtherCAT Terminals. Due to the

angled RJ45 sockets, the cable can be fed directly into the cable channel without the need for larger bending radii. 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 sockets, angled

• connection lengths: up to 100 m

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

The EC1100 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 supplies a maximum of 5 V and 2 A. If

higher current is required, power supply terminals such as the ED9410 have to be integrated. The field supply is forwarded to the

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

In the EtherCAT network, the EC1100 can be installed anywhere in the Ethernet signal transmission section (100BASE-TX) – except

directly at the switch. The EK9000 and EK1000 couplers are suitable for use at the switch.

The EC-series EtherCAT Couplers have push-in connection technology which makes wiring easy and tool-free.

The EK1100 EtherCAT Coupler is the link between the EtherCAT protocol at fieldbus level and the EtherCAT Terminals. 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

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

The EK1100 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 2 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.

In the EtherCAT network, the EK1100 can be installed anywhere in the Ethernet signal transfer section (100BASE-TX) – except

directly at the switch. The EK9000 and EK1000 couplers are suitable for use at the switch.

Flexible expansion options

The C6515 and C6525 built-in PCs can be expanded by two additional PCIe® module slots. The hood on the inside is

manufactured 27 mm deeper for PCIe® modules. The module slots can be populated by Beckhoff PCIe® modules, for

example by the FC9062 dual-gigabit Ethernet module. The module slots also enable the use of fieldbus cards such as the

FC3161.

The C6525 built-in PCs can be expanded by two slots for standard PC plug-in cards. They accept market-standard PC plug-in

cards up to a length of 190 mm. The 58 mm deeper hood at the rear covers a backplane that provides a choice of two PCI™

slots, two PCI Express® slots or one PCI™ and one PCI Express® slot. Card holders ensure the secure fixation of large cards.

Advantage at the very core: the Beckhoff Industrial PCs

Beckhoff is a pioneer in PC-based automation technology and has been developing and producing its own PC hardware since

1986. The technology know-how that has grown over the past decades is incorporated today into all Beckhoff Industrial PCs.

Their principle feature is the use of state-of-the-art components and processors of the highest performance class. Combined

with a high in-house production depth, including proprietary motherboard production, long-term component availability,

extremely flexible configuration and customer-specific adaptations, Beckhoff presents itself today as one of the world’s

leading Industrial PC manufacturers.

Scalable performance

Industrial PCs from this series, combined with the Beckhoff Control Panels as an operating unit, produce a powerful control

platform for machine construction and plant engineering – in particular with the TwinCAT automation software running on

Windows 10 IoT Enterprise.

Central EtherCAT controller

Due to the two independent Ethernet interfaces, the C6515 and C6525 Industrial PCs are ideally suited for use as the compact

central unit of an EtherCAT controller. Two hard disks, two SSDs or two CFast cards can be mirrored with the on-board SATA

RAID 1 controller. If a RAID drive fails, the system continues to operate. The defective data carrier can be replaced while

operation continues and the mirroring can be repeated.

The C65xx Industrial PC series is designed to be installed in the panels of the control cabinet or in the rear panel of a control

housing or console housing. The heat sink of the Industrial PC is fed to the outside through a suitable cut-out in the control

cabinet or housing panel. Power dissipation from the processor and chipset takes place directly to ambient. Integrated seals

provide for an IP65 closure. This enables high thermal stability and at the same time fanless operation. Industrial PCs of type

C65xx can hence be constructed completely without rotating parts.

Industrial design

If the C65xx built-in PC is combined with a Beckhoff Control Panel, the result is a fanless Panel PC that enables operation up

to an ambient temperature of 45°C. The compact housing is equipped with a 3½-inch motherboard for Intel® Celeron® or

Core™ i3/i5/i7 of the latest generation. All of the PC’s connectors are located on the top side of the housing.

Maximum data availability and data security

The PCs of the C65xx series are supplied with an integrated power supply unit with 24 V DC input voltage, optionally with

integrated uninterruptible power supply (UPS). A battery pack can be connected externally and installed on a DIN rail close to

the PC.

Flexible expansion options

The C6515 and C6525 built-in PCs can be expanded by two additional PCIe® module slots. The hood on the inside is

manufactured 27 mm deeper for PCIe® modules. The module slots can be populated by Beckhoff PCIe® modules, for

example by the FC9062 dual-gigabit Ethernet module. The module slots also enable the use of fieldbus cards such as the

FC3161.

The C6525 built-in PCs can be expanded by two slots for standard PC plug-in cards. They accept market-standard PC plug-in

cards up to a length of 190 mm. The 58 mm deeper hood at the rear covers a backplane that provides a choice of two PCI™

slots, two PCI Express® slots or one PCI™ and one PCI Express® slot. Card holders ensure the secure fixation of large cards.

Advantage at the very core: the Beckhoff Industrial PCs

Beckhoff is a pioneer in PC-based automation technology and has been developing and producing its own PC hardware since

1986. The technology know-how that has grown over the past decades is incorporated today into all Beckhoff Industrial PCs.

Their principle feature is the use of state-of-the-art components and processors of the highest performance class. Combined

with a high in-house production depth, including proprietary motherboard production, long-term component availability,

extremely flexible configuration and customer-specific adaptations, Beckhoff presents itself today as one of the world’s

leading Industrial PC manufacturers.

Scalable performance

Industrial PCs from this series, combined with the Beckhoff Control Panels as an operating unit, produce a powerful control

platform for machine construction and plant engineering – in particular with the TwinCAT automation software running on

Windows 10 IoT Enterprise.

Central EtherCAT controller

Due to the two independent Ethernet interfaces, the C6515 and C6525 Industrial PCs are ideally suited for use as the compact

central unit of an EtherCAT controller. Two hard disks, two SSDs or two CFast cards can be mirrored with the on-board SATA

RAID 1 controller. If a RAID drive fails, the system continues to operate. The defective data carrier can be replaced while

operation continues and the mirroring can be repeated.

The C65xx Industrial PC series is designed to be installed in the panels of the control cabinet or in the rear panel of a control

housing or console housing. The heat sink of the Industrial PC is fed to the outside through a suitable cut-out in the control

cabinet or housing panel. Power dissipation from the processor and chipset takes place directly to ambient. Integrated seals

provide for an IP65 closure. This enables high thermal stability and at the same time fanless operation. Industrial PCs of type

C65xx can hence be constructed completely without rotating parts.

Industrial design

If the C65xx built-in PC is combined with a Beckhoff Control Panel, the result is a fanless Panel PC that enables operation up

to an ambient temperature of 45°C. The compact housing is equipped with a 3½-inch motherboard for Intel® Celeron® or

Core™ i3/i5/i7 of the latest generation. All of the PC’s connectors are located on the top side of the housing.

Maximum data availability and data security

The PCs of the C65xx series are supplied with an integrated power supply unit with 24 V DC input voltage, optionally with

integrated uninterruptible power supply (UPS). A battery pack can be connected externally and installed on a DIN rail close to

the PC.

Price-optimized

Due to the optimized housing and manufacturing concept, all Industrial PCs from the C60xx series are cost-optimized and are

often less expensive in direct comparison with other series in the Industrial PC product area without restrictions in industrial

compatibility, quality or durability.

All-in-one motherboard

The basic concept of the series always provides for an all-in-one motherboard developed and self-manufactured by Beckhoff.

The single-board PCs are characterized by further improved robustness and durability. Modular, functional extensions in the

form of a second board level can be integrated in every motherboard via an internal plug connector.

Advantage at the very core: the Beckhoff Industrial PCs

Beckhoff is a pioneer in PC-based automation technology and has been developing and producing its own PC hardware since

1986. The technology know-how that has grown over the past decades is incorporated today into all Beckhoff Industrial PCs.

Their principle feature is the use of state-of-the-art components and processors of the highest performance class. Combined

with a high in-house production depth, including proprietary motherboard production, long-term component availability,

extremely flexible configuration and customer-specific adaptations, Beckhoff presents itself today as one of the world’s

leading Industrial PC manufacturers.