Description
Designed to support demanding modern automation architectures, the ZB7100-1000 functions as a highly durable, raw EtherCAT P cable engineered to transmit both deterministic communication signals and auxiliary power lines in a single integrated run. This hybrid cabling approach streamlines field level wiring by bundling high-performance Ethernet data conductors with dedicated power cores, reducing overall installation time and physical space requirements in cable trays.
Constructed with a robust polyurethane (PUR) outer jacket, this raw cable is highly optimized for dynamic industrial environments, including continuous-motion drag chain systems. The composition provides high resistance against mechanical stress, abrasion, and typical industrial oils or chemicals, ensuring long-term signal integrity and system uptime in demanding multi-axis machinery setups.
Features
- Hybrid design combining EtherCAT communication and power supply conductors within one raw cable envelope.
- Highly flexible outer PUR (polyurethane) jacket suitable for continuous dynamic movement in energy drag chains.
- Engineered without an overall shield, optimizing diameter and flexibility for applications where space and bending radiuses are critical.
- High-contrast black jacket with a distinct red stripe to ensure fast identification and trace-routing in complex control cabinets.
Applications
- Industrial robotics and multi-axis articulation cells.
- Decentralized fieldbus installations and automated logistics systems.
- Packaging, food-processing, and material handling machinery.
- Machine tool manufacturing requiring energy chains.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer |
Beckhoff |
| Part Number / Model |
ZB7100-1000 |
| Cable Type |
EtherCAT P raw cable |
| Ethernet Cross-Section |
1 x 4 x 0.34 mm² (AWG 22) |
| Power Cross-Section |
2 x 0.75 mm² (approx. AWG 18) |
| Overall Shielding |
No overall shield |
| Dynamic Suitability |
Drag-chain suitable |
| Jacket Material |
PUR (polyurethane) |
| Outer Cable Diameter |
9.0 mm ± 0.2 mm (0.3543" ± 0.0079") |
| Jacket Color |
Black (similar to RAL 9005) with red stripe (similar to RAL 3020) |
| Shipping Weight |
2.0 kg |
Connections and Interfaces
| Conductor Group |
Cross-Sectional Area |
Function Type |
| Ethernet cores (4 cores) |
0.34 mm² (AWG 22) |
High-speed EtherCAT communication |
| Power cores (2 cores) |
0.75 mm² (approx. AWG 18) |
Auxiliary voltage supply lines (Us/Up) |
Installation Guidelines
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Bending Radius: When installing in drag chains, maintain the minimum bending radius recommended for flexible applications to prevent internal conductor fatigue.
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Tension Management: Avoid exceeding the maximum tensile limits during cable routing and installation. Cables should be laid without twists or kinks.
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Chain Layout: Ensure proper weight distribution and spacing clearance inside the energy chain, avoiding placement directly adjacent to high-voltage power cables without adequate shielding or separation.