{"product_id":"beckhoff-ek1110-0008-ethercat-terminals-ethercat-extension-with-m8-connection","title":"Beckhoff EK1110-0008 EtherCAT Terminals EtherCAT Extension with M8 Connection","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eIntegrating directly into the modular terminal block, the \u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff EK1110-0008\u003c\/strong\u003e converts internal E-bus signals into standard 100BASE-TX Ethernet physical layers, allowing standard EtherCAT segments to be extended via industrial M8 cabling. This module enables the seamless coupling of distant EtherCAT terminals, drive systems, or additional field devices directly within the network architecture. Since it extracts its operating power directly from the E-bus, the \u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff EK1110-0008\u003c\/strong\u003e requires no external auxiliary power supplies, streamlining panel layouts and reducing installation complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal Conversion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transports E-bus backplane signals directly into a 100BASE-TX Ethernet format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM8 Connectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a rugged, shielded, screw-type M8 port optimized for harsh environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBus-Powered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operates entirely on the 130 mA typical current supplied by the system E-bus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Isolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rated for 500 V electrical isolation between the supply voltage and Ethernet lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero-Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Functions as a transparent network component requiring no software-based address configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eDistributed machine control setups requiring flexible, IP20-rated M8 Ethernet patch connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eMulti-panel industrial systems requiring noise-isolated control signals across physical cabinet boundaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eIntegration of specialized industrial sensors, linear encoders, and drive units into the primary EtherCAT network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\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;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1a365d; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecification Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eBeckhoff\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel\/Article Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eEK1110-0008\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInterface Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e1 x M8, shielded, screw-type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eData Transfer Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eEthernet\/EtherCAT cable (minimum Category 5), shielded\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Supply Source\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eDerived from the standard E-bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCurrent Consumption (E-bus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e130 mA typical\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eElectrical Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e500 V (Supply voltage \/ Ethernet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e-25 to +60 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e-40 to +85 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e95%, non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEx-Marking\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eII 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStandards \u0026amp; Approvals\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eCE, UL, ATEX\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSolid Wire Connection Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e0.08 to 2.5 mm² (AWG 28 to 14)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStranded Wire Connection Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e0.08 to 2.5 mm² (AWG 28 to 14)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFerrule Connection Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e0.14 to 1.5 mm² (AWG 26 to 16)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003ePolycarbonate (compact terminal form-factor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e44 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e50 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e2.0 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eConnections and Interfaces\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;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1a365d; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eM8 Connector Pin\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSignal Assignment\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003ePin 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eTx +\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eTransmit Data Positive\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003ePin 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eRx +\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eReceive Data Positive\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003ePin 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eTx -\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eTransmit Data Negative\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003ePin 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eRx -\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eReceive Data Negative\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eEmpirical Engineering Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2b6cb0; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe standard EK1110 variant features an RJ45 socket, whereas the \u003cstrong\u003eEK1110-0008\u003c\/strong\u003e features a 4-pin M8 socket. This M8 variant is specifically designed for environments demanding high mechanical security or integration with pre-molded M8 industrial cables. In situations where RJ45 cabling is already deployed, standard EtherCAT patch cords with an M8-to-RJ45 adapter configuration must be specified to maintain shielding integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2b6cb0; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eSince the module consumes 130 mA directly from the E-bus, system engineers must verify that the preceding EtherCAT Coupler (e.g., EK1100) or power supply terminal (e.g., EL9400) provides sufficient current capability. Adding too many downstream extensions without auxiliary E-bus power feed terminals will drop the E-bus voltage, resulting in intermittent network drops and localized communication errors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2b6cb0; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eWhen connecting M8 connectors, ensure they are torqued precisely to the manufacturer's recommended torque of 0.4 Nm. Over-tightening can fracture the internal polycarbonate housing mounts, while under-tightening will compromise the shield contact, making the downstream EtherCAT trunk susceptible to high-frequency electromagnetic interference (EMI) from adjacent variable speed drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #9b2c2c; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING: ELECTRICAL HAZARD\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color: #9b2c2c;\"\u003eDe-energize all field power supplies and backplane voltage rails before attempting to install, insert, or extract the Beckhoff EK1110-0008 module. Failure to fully power down the control rail may cause contact arcing, damaging the internal E-bus circuitry and corrupting the physical TwinCAT hardware configurations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"color: #2d3748; padding-top: 2px;\"\u003eDisconnect all active system power and verify that the 35 mm DIN rail (EN 60715) is correctly grounded to the central panel star-ground points.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"color: #2d3748; padding-top: 2px;\"\u003ePosition the module directly adjacent to the existing terminal stack and slide it onto the rail until the side-by-side slot-and-key connection locks securely.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"color: #2d3748; padding-top: 2px;\"\u003eAttach the shielded M8 industrial Ethernet cable and screw down the retaining ring to complete the ground path across the connector shell.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106565906795,"sku":"EK1110-0008","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/ek1110-0008-foz4qxu4kuw.png?v=1776244351","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/beckhoff-ek1110-0008-ethercat-terminals-ethercat-extension-with-m8-connection","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}