The Beckhoff EK1100 is an EtherCAT coupler that connects any EL and ES series I/O terminals to an EtherCAT network. Network interface: 2× RJ45 100BASE-TX (EtherCAT IN + OUT). Terminal logic supply: 5 V via E-Bus connector. Module width: 44 mm. The coupler automatically detects and configures connected terminals.
Supply voltage: 24 V DC (−15%/+20%). Current consumption: max 2 A. Operating temperature: −25…+60 °C. DIN EN 50022 rail mounting. EtherCAT cycle time depends on terminal count (typically < 1 ms for simple configurations).
EtherCAT Communication Bus · serves as: Real-Time Control Networking, Motion Control Communication, Internal Data Communication.
Which group Beckhoff EK1100 belongs to and how it is built
This subcategory covers industrial communication buses and networks used for deterministic data exchange between controllers, drives, sensors, and system modules.
Component type covering EtherCAT-based bus communication as the data exchange layer in robotic and automation systems.
