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EtherCAT Connectors

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The EtherCAT

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ports use standard Ethernet RJ45 CAT5e, M8-A or M8-D connectors depending on the motor variant. They are labeled IN and OUT as per the EtherCAT standard.

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Connector Options

• RJ45
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  • Amphenol - RJHSE538B02

• M8-A Female
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  • TE Connectivity - T4041017041-000‎
• M8-D Female

Pinout

^{(1) Pins 4,5,7 and 8 are connected to GND.}

Example Cables

All ethernet cables are standard pinouts and are available from a variety of online suppliers or cable houses. Here are a few example cables from the Phoenix Contact NBC series

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Power Connector

The power connector supplies 24V to the EtherCAT slave and the motor separately. These two can be tied together so both are off the same power supply.

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Link/Activity Indicator

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The system status LED provides feedback to the user on overall system status. The following states exist