{"product_id":"beckhoff-zb7210-0250-ethercat-p-cable","title":"Beckhoff ZB7210-0250 EtherCAT P Cable","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eDesigned to transmit both EtherCAT communication and electrical power through a single integrated line, the \u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff ZB7210-0250\u003c\/strong\u003e establishes secure physical layer connections in dynamic industrial networks. This high-flexibility cable contains a dedicated 4-core Ethernet element alongside three heavy-gauge power conductors, eliminating the need for separate data and power lines. Built with a rugged polyurethane jacket, the \u003cstrong\u003eZB7210-0250\u003c\/strong\u003e maintains signal integrity and power transmission under continuous mechanical stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrag-Chain Suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered with high-flex stranding to withstand continuous bending and linear movement in automated machinery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePUR Outer Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polyurethane sheath offers high resistance to mineral oils, chemical exposure, abrasion, and mechanical tearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Purpose Core Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines a 4-core Ethernet star-quad element with 3 dedicated power conductors inside a single outer diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandardized Coding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a black jacket with a distinct red stripe for immediate visual identification as an EtherCAT P circuit, preventing connection errors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMulti-axis gantry robots and dynamic motion control systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndustrial drag chains requiring reliable 100 Mbps data and supply voltage routing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHarsh manufacturing environments demanding oil-resistant and wear-resistant cabling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications Table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748; text-align: left; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eBeckhoff\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eArticle Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eZB7210-0250\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCable Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eEtherCAT P (Data and Power Combined)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOverall Shielding\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eNo overall shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eEthernet Cross-Section\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e1 x 4 x 0.34 mm2 (AWG 22)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePower Cross-Section\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e3 x 2.5 mm2 (AWG 14 equivalent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOuter Cable Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e11.1 mm (+\/- 0.2 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eJacket Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003ePUR (Polyurethane)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eJacket Color\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eBlack (RAL 9005) with red stripe (RAL 3020)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDynamic Suitability\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eDrag-chain rated\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e2.0 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEmpirical Engineering Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThis cable is purpose-built for the EtherCAT P standard (combining US and UP voltages on the signal lines). It must not be confused with standard green-jacketed EtherCAT cabling. When terminating or connecting this cable, always pair it with authorized EtherCAT P connectors (such as M8 or B23 sizes) designed to separate power and communication paths properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eBecause this specific variant is unshielded overall, installers must avoid laying this cable parallel to heavy-duty, high-voltage motor or variable frequency drive (VFD) output lines inside the same drag chain. High-frequency noise from unshielded VFD lines can couple into the unshielded data pairs, leading to CRC errors and lost EtherCAT packets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eWhen stripping the outer PUR jacket, take extreme care not to nick the insulation of the inner 4-core Ethernet star-quad or the three 2.5 mm2 power wires. For dynamic applications, always observe the minimum bending radius specified for dynamic operation to prevent premature conductor fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #9b2c2c; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eAlways isolate all system power sources (both communication logic power and field load power) before routing, cutting, or terminating the cable. Failure to de-energize the lines before connection can result in short circuits across the EtherCAT P power pins, damaging sensitive downstream bus couplers and terminal modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748; font-size: 0.95rem; padding-top: 3px;\"\u003eLay the cable completely flat before installing it into a drag chain; do not pull it directly off a reel from the side to avoid introducing internal twist.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748; font-size: 0.95rem; padding-top: 3px;\"\u003eEnsure the cable is not clamped or restricted at the bending arcs within the drag chain to allow free movement of the internal cores.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748; font-size: 0.95rem; padding-top: 3px;\"\u003eTerminate using standard EtherCAT P field-assembly connectors, verifying that the 4 Ethernet data cores and 3 power cores are aligned to the correct terminal pins.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106470519147,"sku":"ZB7210-0250","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/zb7210-0250-kovtgxmsboc.png?v=1776245367","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/de\/products\/beckhoff-zb7210-0250-ethercat-p-cable","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}