Engineered for high-duty cycle industrial motion applications, the Beckhoff ZB7203-0250 integrates EtherCAT P technology to distribute both EtherCAT communication data and auxiliary power supplies in a single, unshielded profile. This high-durability cable features a robust PUR (polyurethane) outer jacket designed to withstand continuous dynamic flexing in drag-chain installations. By combining four Ethernet data lines with five dedicated power conductors, this design simplifies field wiring architectures, reduces total system weight, and minimizes cable management footprint in automated machinery layouts.
| Parameter | Specification Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff |
| Model Number | ZB7203-0250 |
| Product Type | EtherCAT P Cable (No Overall Shield) |
| Ethernet Cross-Section | 1 x 4 x 0.34 mm2 (AWG 22) |
| Power Cross-Section | 5 x 1.5 mm2 (AWG 16) |
| Jacket Material | PUR (Polyurethane) |
| Outer Cable Diameter | 11.0 mm (+/- 0.2 mm) |
| Jacket Color | Black (RAL 9005) with yellow stripe (RAL 1003) |
| Dynamic Suitability | Drag-Chain Compatible |
| Shipping Weight | 2 kg |
| Internal Conductor Group | Wire Cross-Section / Standard | Function / Circuit Assignment |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet Core Pair (Data) | 4 x 0.34 mm2 (AWG 22) | High-speed EtherCAT signal transmission |
| Power Conductors | 5 x 1.5 mm2 (AWG 16) | Auxiliary 24V DC system power feed (Us) and peripheral power feed (Up) |
This EtherCAT P cable is specifically designed to work within Beckhoff EtherCAT P standard network nodes. It is key-coded to prevent incorrect mechanical insertion into standard (non-P) Ethernet/EtherCAT ports. Ensure you pair this cable strictly with M8/M12 EtherCAT P connectors matching the structural pin layouts.
When laying this cable in dynamic drag-chains, always design with a minimum bending radius of 10 times the outer diameter to prevent internal conductor breakage. Ensure there is no torsional twisting present during installation, and avoid fastening the cable too tightly with zip ties inside the chain carrier, as this can lead to core migration.
For reliable terminations, utilize field-assembly connectors matching Beckhoff specifications. Pay close attention to stripping length indicators: exposing too much copper on the 1.5 mm2 power cores or the 0.34 mm2 data lines can compromise the insulation barrier and cause phase-to-earth leakage in wet operating environments.
CRITICAL WARNING
Isolate and de-energize all power sources feeding the EtherCAT P distribution nodes before attempting installation, stripping, or connector mating. Failure to completely isolate systems can result in severe electrical shock, equipment damage, or communication system corruption due to hot-plugging transience.
Verify cable path and length, allowing a dynamic safety loop margin within the drag-chain to absorb structural mechanical tension.
Strip the PUR outer jacket using calibrated circular stripping tools, avoiding any nicks or structural scores on the underlying insulation of the conductors.
Terminate the individual data and power wires into the designated pins of your EtherCAT P industrial plug-in connectors, keeping wire twists close to the contact terminal to suppress noise.
Tighten the mating gland nut to the manufacturer-specified torque limit to maintain environmental seal and provide physical strain relief.
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Manufacturer: BECKHOFF
Product No.: ZB7203-0250
Country of origin:Germany
Product Type: EtherCAT P Cables
Payment: T/T, Western Union
Weight: 500g
Dimensions: 1 x 4 x 0.34 mm
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
Engineered for high-duty cycle industrial motion applications, the Beckhoff ZB7203-0250 integrates EtherCAT P technology to distribute both EtherCAT communication data and auxiliary power supplies in a single, unshielded profile. This high-durability cable features a robust PUR (polyurethane) outer jacket designed to withstand continuous dynamic flexing in drag-chain installations. By combining four Ethernet data lines with five dedicated power conductors, this design simplifies field wiring architectures, reduces total system weight, and minimizes cable management footprint in automated machinery layouts.
| Parameter | Specification Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff |
| Model Number | ZB7203-0250 |
| Product Type | EtherCAT P Cable (No Overall Shield) |
| Ethernet Cross-Section | 1 x 4 x 0.34 mm2 (AWG 22) |
| Power Cross-Section | 5 x 1.5 mm2 (AWG 16) |
| Jacket Material | PUR (Polyurethane) |
| Outer Cable Diameter | 11.0 mm (+/- 0.2 mm) |
| Jacket Color | Black (RAL 9005) with yellow stripe (RAL 1003) |
| Dynamic Suitability | Drag-Chain Compatible |
| Shipping Weight | 2 kg |
| Internal Conductor Group | Wire Cross-Section / Standard | Function / Circuit Assignment |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet Core Pair (Data) | 4 x 0.34 mm2 (AWG 22) | High-speed EtherCAT signal transmission |
| Power Conductors | 5 x 1.5 mm2 (AWG 16) | Auxiliary 24V DC system power feed (Us) and peripheral power feed (Up) |
This EtherCAT P cable is specifically designed to work within Beckhoff EtherCAT P standard network nodes. It is key-coded to prevent incorrect mechanical insertion into standard (non-P) Ethernet/EtherCAT ports. Ensure you pair this cable strictly with M8/M12 EtherCAT P connectors matching the structural pin layouts.
When laying this cable in dynamic drag-chains, always design with a minimum bending radius of 10 times the outer diameter to prevent internal conductor breakage. Ensure there is no torsional twisting present during installation, and avoid fastening the cable too tightly with zip ties inside the chain carrier, as this can lead to core migration.
For reliable terminations, utilize field-assembly connectors matching Beckhoff specifications. Pay close attention to stripping length indicators: exposing too much copper on the 1.5 mm2 power cores or the 0.34 mm2 data lines can compromise the insulation barrier and cause phase-to-earth leakage in wet operating environments.
CRITICAL WARNING
Isolate and de-energize all power sources feeding the EtherCAT P distribution nodes before attempting installation, stripping, or connector mating. Failure to completely isolate systems can result in severe electrical shock, equipment damage, or communication system corruption due to hot-plugging transience.
Verify cable path and length, allowing a dynamic safety loop margin within the drag-chain to absorb structural mechanical tension.
Strip the PUR outer jacket using calibrated circular stripping tools, avoiding any nicks or structural scores on the underlying insulation of the conductors.
Terminate the individual data and power wires into the designated pins of your EtherCAT P industrial plug-in connectors, keeping wire twists close to the contact terminal to suppress noise.
Tighten the mating gland nut to the manufacturer-specified torque limit to maintain environmental seal and provide physical strain relief.
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| Country of origin |
Germany
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