Overview of Beckhoff plug connectors for EtherCAT systems

Beckhoff recommends the following plug connectors for use in EtherCAT systems.

Overview of Beckhoff plug connectors for EtherCAT systems 1:

Data sheets and documentation on plug connectors

Please refer to the associated data sheets and documentation for the technical data of the plug connectors recommended here; these are available for download on our website (https://www.beckhoff.com/accessories).

Recommended plug connectors, overview

Designation

Plug

ZS190-0003

RJ45 connector, 4-pin, IP 20, for field-assembly

ZS190-0005

RJ45 connector, 8-pin, IP 20, for field-assembly, suitable for Gigabit Ethernet

ZS190-0004

M12 connector, 4-pin, IP67, for field-assembly, d-coded

ZS190-0006

M8 connector, 4-pin, IP67, for field-assembly

ZS1090-0003

Overview of Beckhoff plug connectors for EtherCAT systems 2:Fig.23: RJ45 connector, 4-pin, IP 20, for field-assembly

ZS1090-0005

Overview of Beckhoff plug connectors for EtherCAT systems 3:Fig.24: RJ45 connector, 8-pin, IP 20, for field-assembly, suitable for Gigabit Ethernet

ZS1090-0004

Overview of Beckhoff plug connectors for EtherCAT systems 4:Fig.25: M12 connector, 4-pin, IP67, for field-assembly, d-coded

ZS1090-1006

Overview of Beckhoff plug connectors for EtherCAT systems 5:Fig.26: M8 connector, 4-pin, IP67, for field-assembly

Recommended control cabinet feed-throughs

ZK1090-6292-0000

Overview of Beckhoff plug connectors for EtherCAT systems 6:Fig.27: M12 socket on RJ45 socket, straight outlet

ZK1090-6294-0000

Overview of Beckhoff plug connectors for EtherCAT systems 7:Fig.27: M12 socket on RJ45 socket, 90° angled outlet
Overview of Beckhoff plug connectors for EtherCAT systems 8:

Fewest possible transition points

Give preference to control cabinet feed-throughs with only one transition point, i.e. simple plug/socket transition (see ZK1090-6292)