BECKHOFF EK1541 EtherCAT POF Coupler

BECKHOFF EK1541 EtherCAT POF Coupler

Polymer Optical Fiber | 50m Range | Industrial Fieldbus

Product Overview

The EK1541 EtherCAT Coupler connects the EtherCAT protocol at the fieldbus level to the EtherCAT Terminals using a polymer optical fiber (POF) connection. It converts telegrams from Ethernet 100BASE-TX POF hardware to E-bus signals. A station consists of a coupler and any number of EtherCAT Terminals, which are automatically detected and displayed in the process image.

Special Features

• Includes 2x polymer optical fiber (POF) connections via Versatile Link sockets.
• Supports connection lengths of up to 50 meters.
• Features 3 ID switches for implementing variable topologies.
• Manages up to 65,535 EtherCAT Terminals.

Technical Details

• Equipped with two Versatile Link sockets for POF duplex connectors.
• Includes three hexadecimal ID switches for topology management.
• Features an upper Ethernet connection for the network.
• Provides a lower socket for additional EtherCAT devices.
• Designed for easy field wiring with POF fiber.
• Supports line or star topology for network implementation.

Power Specifications

• System and field supply: 24V DC.
• Maximum output: 5V and 2A.
• Field supply forwarding: Up to 10A via power contacts.
• Compatible with power feed terminals (e.g., EL9410) for additional current.

System Integration

The EK1541 enables flexible network topology with active ID assignment capabilities. It allows groups to be positioned anywhere within the EtherCAT network. The coupler supports both line and star topologies through EtherCAT junctions or extension options, ensuring seamless integration and scalability.