The BECKHOFF EK1541 is an EtherCAT Coupler with an integrated ID switch designed for connecting EtherCAT Terminals (ELxxxx series) to 100BASE-FX EtherCAT plastic optical fiber (POF) networks. It converts the passing telegrams from optical to E-bus signal representation and serves as the head station of an EtherCAT terminal segment. The coupler features an ID switch that allows a specific ID to be set for the station, facilitating logical address assignment and device identification within the network architecture.
This compact device supports data transfer rates of 100 Mbit/s over plastic optical fibers up to a distance of 50 meters between stations via two ZS1090-0008 POF plug interfaces. It supplies the connected E-bus with a current of up to 2,000 mA and handles the isolation between the field-side supply, power contacts, and network interfaces. The EK1541 is engineered for direct mounting onto standard 35 mm DIN rails and integrates into modular automation topologies requiring noise-immune optical communication media.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BECKHOFF |
| Exact Model | EK1541 |
| Product Type | EtherCAT Coupler with ID switch |
| Task within EtherCAT system | Coupling of EtherCAT Terminals (ELxxxx) to 100BASE-FX EtherCAT POF networks, with identity verification |
| Data transfer medium | Plastic optical fiber (POF) |
| Distance between stations | Max. 50 m (100BASE-FX) |
| Number of EtherCAT Terminals | Up to 65,534 |
| Type/number of peripheral signals | Max. 4.2 GB addressable I/O points |
| Number of configurable IDs | 4096 |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Protocol | EtherCAT |
| Data transfer rates | 100 Mbit/s |
| Delay | Approx. 1 microsecond |
| Configuration | Not required |
| Bus interface | 2 x ZS1090-0008 POF plug |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Power supply | 24 V DC (-15 % / +20 %) |
| Current consumption from US | 130 mA + (sum of E-bus current / 4) |
| Current consumption from UP | Load dependent |
| Current supply E-bus | 2000 mA |
| Current load power contacts | Imax: 10 A |
| Electrical isolation | 500 V (power contact / supply voltage / Ethernet) |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Wiring method | Spring actuation by screwdriver |
| Connection cross-section solid (s) / stranded (st) | 0.08 to 2.5 mm squared |
| Connection cross-section flexible with ferrule (f) | 0.14 to 1.5 mm squared |
| Connection cross-section AWG solid (s) / stranded (st) | AWG 28 to 14 |
| Connection cross-section AWG flexible (f) | AWG 26 to 16 |
| Stripping length | 8 to 9 mm |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Design form | Compact terminal housing with signal LEDs |
| Material | Polycarbonate |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 51 mm x 100 mm x 69 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 190 g |
| Mounting | On 35 mm DIN rail, conforming to EN 60715 with lock |
| Operating temperature range | -25 to +60 degrees Celsius |
| Storage temperature range | -40 to +85 degrees Celsius |
| Relative humidity | 95 percent, no condensation |
| Protection rating | IP20 |
| EMC immunity / emission | Conforms to EN 61000-6-2 / EN 61000-6-4 |
| Vibration / shock resistance | Conforms to EN 60068-2-6 / EN 60068-2-27 |
| Approvals | CE, UL |
| Interface | Function |
|---|---|
| 2 x ZS1090-0008 POF Plug | 100BASE-FX EtherCAT plastic optical fiber network connection |
| Power Contacts | 24 V DC field-side supply and power distribution |
| E-Bus Interface | Internal bus connection for adjacent EtherCAT Terminals (ELxxxx) |
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Manufacturer: BECKHOFF
Product No.: EK1541
Country of origin:Germany
Product Type: EtherCAT Coupler
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Weight: 190g
Dimensions: 5.1 x 10 x 6.9 cm
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
The BECKHOFF EK1541 is an EtherCAT Coupler with an integrated ID switch designed for connecting EtherCAT Terminals (ELxxxx series) to 100BASE-FX EtherCAT plastic optical fiber (POF) networks. It converts the passing telegrams from optical to E-bus signal representation and serves as the head station of an EtherCAT terminal segment. The coupler features an ID switch that allows a specific ID to be set for the station, facilitating logical address assignment and device identification within the network architecture.
This compact device supports data transfer rates of 100 Mbit/s over plastic optical fibers up to a distance of 50 meters between stations via two ZS1090-0008 POF plug interfaces. It supplies the connected E-bus with a current of up to 2,000 mA and handles the isolation between the field-side supply, power contacts, and network interfaces. The EK1541 is engineered for direct mounting onto standard 35 mm DIN rails and integrates into modular automation topologies requiring noise-immune optical communication media.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BECKHOFF |
| Exact Model | EK1541 |
| Product Type | EtherCAT Coupler with ID switch |
| Task within EtherCAT system | Coupling of EtherCAT Terminals (ELxxxx) to 100BASE-FX EtherCAT POF networks, with identity verification |
| Data transfer medium | Plastic optical fiber (POF) |
| Distance between stations | Max. 50 m (100BASE-FX) |
| Number of EtherCAT Terminals | Up to 65,534 |
| Type/number of peripheral signals | Max. 4.2 GB addressable I/O points |
| Number of configurable IDs | 4096 |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Protocol | EtherCAT |
| Data transfer rates | 100 Mbit/s |
| Delay | Approx. 1 microsecond |
| Configuration | Not required |
| Bus interface | 2 x ZS1090-0008 POF plug |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Power supply | 24 V DC (-15 % / +20 %) |
| Current consumption from US | 130 mA + (sum of E-bus current / 4) |
| Current consumption from UP | Load dependent |
| Current supply E-bus | 2000 mA |
| Current load power contacts | Imax: 10 A |
| Electrical isolation | 500 V (power contact / supply voltage / Ethernet) |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Wiring method | Spring actuation by screwdriver |
| Connection cross-section solid (s) / stranded (st) | 0.08 to 2.5 mm squared |
| Connection cross-section flexible with ferrule (f) | 0.14 to 1.5 mm squared |
| Connection cross-section AWG solid (s) / stranded (st) | AWG 28 to 14 |
| Connection cross-section AWG flexible (f) | AWG 26 to 16 |
| Stripping length | 8 to 9 mm |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Design form | Compact terminal housing with signal LEDs |
| Material | Polycarbonate |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 51 mm x 100 mm x 69 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 190 g |
| Mounting | On 35 mm DIN rail, conforming to EN 60715 with lock |
| Operating temperature range | -25 to +60 degrees Celsius |
| Storage temperature range | -40 to +85 degrees Celsius |
| Relative humidity | 95 percent, no condensation |
| Protection rating | IP20 |
| EMC immunity / emission | Conforms to EN 61000-6-2 / EN 61000-6-4 |
| Vibration / shock resistance | Conforms to EN 60068-2-6 / EN 60068-2-27 |
| Approvals | CE, UL |
| Interface | Function |
|---|---|
| 2 x ZS1090-0008 POF Plug | 100BASE-FX EtherCAT plastic optical fiber network connection |
| Power Contacts | 24 V DC field-side supply and power distribution |
| E-Bus Interface | Internal bus connection for adjacent EtherCAT Terminals (ELxxxx) |
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| Country of origin |
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