Beckhoff Automation's EK1501 EtherCAT coupler and EK1521 junction terminal

Sept. 15, 2008
EtherCAT coupler and junction terminal feature glass fiber technology for expanded networking distances

EXPANDED NETWORKING

Two EtherCAT modules for fiber-optic cabling—the EK1501 EtherCAT coupler and EK1521 junction terminal—allow long distance networking up to 2 km (1.24 miles). More flexible EtherCAT topologies are now possible through the use of glass fiber technology. The EtherCAT fiber-optic modules are suited for a variety of distributed systems, such as wind farms or high tension systems.

Beckhoff Automation LLC; 952/890-0000; www.beckhoffautomation.com