{"product_id":"beckhoff-zb7100-0500-ethercat-p-cable","title":"BECKHOFF ZB7100-0500 EtherCAT P Cable","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF ZB7100-0500\u003c\/strong\u003e is a specialized, industrial-grade EtherCAT P cable designed to integrate high-speed Ethernet communication and auxiliary power transmission into a single, unified cable. By combining both data channels and power supply lines (Us and Up), this cable minimizes wiring complexity, reduces space requirements in cable trays, and simplifies connection topology for decentralized field automation systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered with a robust polyurethane (PUR) outer jacket, the \u003cstrong\u003eZB7100-0500\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to withstand harsh industrial environments, offering high mechanical durability and oil resistance. 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