{"product_id":"beckhoff-zb7304-r002-ethercat-p-cable","title":"BECKHOFF ZB7304-R002 EtherCAT P Cable","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndustrial automation environments requiring simultaneous high-speed data transmission and auxiliary power delivery benefit from the specialized design of the \u003cstrong\u003eZB7304-R002\u003c\/strong\u003e EtherCAT P cable. This high-performance hybrid cable combines reliable communication and robust power distribution within a single, space-saving sheath. Engineered to withstand continuous movement, it simplifies field-level cabling by reducing the number of individual runs required to connect distributed I\/O systems, industrial sensors, and drive components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed with a highly durable outer jacket, the \u003cstrong\u003eZB7304-R002\u003c\/strong\u003e is optimized for dynamic mechanical stress, making it an excellent match for moving machine parts and energy chains. 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AWG 12)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e5 x 4.0 mm² (approx. 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