System combines communication, power functions for one-cable automation
With the newly introduced EtherCAT P technology, Beckhoff unites EtherCAT communication and power functions in a standard, four-wire Ethernet cable. This one-cable automation technology integrates the 24-VDC supply of the system’s slaves with the signals and data from connected sensors and actuators.
In addition, the system electrically isolates the US (system and sensor supply) and UP (peripheral voltage for actuators) from each other, each with up to 3 amps of current for the connected components.
The system offers the free choice of network topology, high-speed communication, optimum bandwidth utilization, telegram processing on-the-fly, precise synchronization, and extensive diagnostics functionality, states the company.
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