Introduction
EK1501-0010 EtherCAT coupler with ID switch, single-mode fiber-optic connection
The EK1501-0010 coupler differs from the EK1501 only in the transceiver used. Transmission ranges of up to 20 km can be attained with the single-mode technique using appropriate fiber-optic cables.
An attenuation budget of 10 dBm is available between the EK1501-0010 and the associated EK1521-0010 junction. The following factors can be taken as a basis for the estimation of the attenuation:
- 2x SC connector: 0.25 dBm each
- typ. fiber-optic cable with 0.4 dB/km attenuation
The sum of all attenuations may not exceed 10 dBm. The installed fiber optic section is to be validated by measurement if necessary.