{"product_id":"beckhoff-ekm1101-ethercat-coupler-with-id-switch","title":"BECKHOFF EKM1101 EtherCAT Coupler with ID Switch","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BECKHOFF EKM1101 is an EtherCAT Coupler designed to connect standard EtherCAT Terminals (ELxxxx series) to 100BASE-TX EtherCAT networks. This coupler features built-in identity verification through integrated rotary hex switches and comprehensive voltage diagnostics, housed in a durable zinc die-cast metal enclosure. It acts as the head station for downstream I\/O terminals, converting the passing telegrams from Ethernet 100BASE-TX to the E-bus signal representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo support modular machine designs and flexible system topologies, the BECKHOFF EKM1101 allows explicit identity assignment. The user can manually configure station IDs directly on the device using three rotary switches, preventing communication mismatches in systems with changing configurations. Additionally, the coupler monitors both supply and output voltages, offering enhanced electrical diagnostic coverage and isolated output voltages for stable field-side operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnects BECKHOFF EL-series EtherCAT Terminals to 100BASE-TX networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated hex rotary ID switches for configuring up to 256 unique station IDs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComprehensive diagnostic functions monitoring both supply and output voltages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eZinc die-cast metal housing with status and diagnostic LED indicators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProvides an E-bus current supply of up to 2000 mA for connected terminals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports up to 65,534 addressable EtherCAT terminals in a single network segment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eElectrical isolation of 500 V between power contacts, supply voltage, and the EtherCAT network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReverse polarity protection for safe field installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModular machine building requiring automatic identity verification for variable production modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistributed EtherCAT I\/O nodes operating in demanding mechanical or electrical environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndustrial automation topologies requiring close monitoring of control voltage stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eGeneral\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBECKHOFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEKM1101\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDesign Form\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMetal housing with signal LEDs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eZinc die-cast\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNumber of Configurable IDs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e256\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCommunication and Interface\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProtocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEtherCAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e100 Mbit\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBus Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 x RJ45\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDistance Between Stations\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax. 100 m (100BASE-TX)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDelay\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApprox. 1 microsecond\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eElectrical Data\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 V DC (-15% \/ +20%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCurrent Supply E-bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2000 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCurrent Consumption from US\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e50 mA + (sum of E-bus current \/ 4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCurrent Consumption from UP\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e50 mA + load\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePower Contacts\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax. 24 V DC \/ Max. 2 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eElectrical Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e500 V (power contact \/ supply voltage \/ EtherCAT)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eElectrically isolated output voltages, reverse polarity protection, diagnostics of supply and output voltages\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMechanical and Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e30 mm x 100 mm x 95 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApprox. 450 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOn 35 mm DIN rail (conforming to EN 60715) with lock\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSide-by-Side Mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDouble slot and key connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWiring Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSpring actuation by screwdriver\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSolid Conductor Cross-Section\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.2 to 1.5 mm² (AWG 24 to 14)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStranded Conductor Cross-Section\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.2 to 1.5 mm² (AWG 24 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