What Is SCADA? Supervisory Control Without Replacing the PLC
SCADA sits above PLCs and RTUs: it acquires field data, alarms operators, and issues supervisory commands across plants and remote assets—without replacing local deterministic control.

Industrial automation networks requiring robust power and high-speed data transmission in dynamic applications rely on the ZB7304-0050 hybrid EtherCAT P cable. Developed specifically to support the one-cable solution philosophy, this cable integrates EtherCAT communication and auxiliary power supply lines within a single outer jacket. This integration reduces installation complexity, minimizes routing footprint, and simplifies overall machine architecture by eliminating the need for independent power and data runs.
Constructed with a highly durable polyurethane (PUR) outer jacket, this cable provides exceptional wear resistance in demanding industrial environments. The physical structure comprises four Ethernet conductors and five power conductors, optimizing it for multi-channel power delivery alongside reliable communication signals.
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff |
| Part Number / Model | ZB7304-0050 |
| Cable Type | EtherCAT P hybrid cable |
| Ethernet Cross-Section | 1 x 4 x 0.34 mm² (AWG 22) |
| Power Cross-Section | 5 x 4.0 mm² (approx. AWG 12) |
| Jacket Material | Polyurethane (PUR) |
| Outer Cable Diameter | 15.0 mm +/- 0.2 mm (0.5906" +/- 0.0118") |
| Jacket Color | Black (similar to RAL 9005) with red stripe (similar to RAL 3020) |
| Screening | No total screen (individual Ethernet cores shielded) |
| Bending Suitability | Drag-chain suitable |
| Shipping Weight | 2.0 kg |
| Cable Element | Configuration / Quantity | Conductor Cross-Section |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet Data Cores | 1 x 4-star quad | 0.34 mm² (AWG 22) |
| Power Cores | 5 conductors | 4.0 mm² (approx. AWG 12) |
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| Country of origin |
Germany
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