Overview of Beckhoff plug connectors for EtherCAT systems

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

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

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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 (www.beckhoff.com).

ZS1090-0003

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

ZS1090-0005

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

ZS1090-0004

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

ZS1090-1006

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

Recommended control cabinet feed-throughs

ZK1090-6292-0000

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M12 socket on RJ45 socket, straight outlet

ZK1090-6294-0000

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M12 socket on RJ45 socket, 90° angled outlet
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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)