EtherCAT

Notice

Risk of confusion with M8 connectors

The EtherCAT connections and motor connections have the same connector type and can be connected incorrectly by mistake. An incorrect connection can lead to defects.

  • Do not connect EtherCAT connections and motor connections to each other.
  • Note the cable colors: green for EtherCAT, black for motors

Notice

Use exclusively in EtherCAT networks

A connection of the EtherCAT connections to telecommunication networks can lead to network failure and data loss.

  • Do not connect to telecommunications networks

EtherCAT

Input: M8 female socket

Pin

Function

EtherCAT 1:

EtherCAT 2:

1

Tx+

2

Rx+

3

Rx-

4

Tx-

Forwarding: M8 male plug

Pin

Function

EtherCAT 3:

EtherCAT 4:

1

Tx+

2

Rx+

3

Rx-

4

Tx-