EtherCAT G: Ultimate I/O Performance
Beckhoff presents EtherCAT G for use in high-performance machines and highly
complex applications. As a continuation of the EtherCAT success principle, speeds of
1 Gbit/s or 10 Gbit/s are now available. The transmission rate of 100 Mbit/s currently used by
EtherCAT can thus be increased by a factor of 100. Both performance steps can be regarded
as system-compliant supplements to the EtherCAT technology. The branch concept enables the
integration of 100 Mbit/s EtherCAT segments and reduces the lead times in large networks
through the parallel processing of the segments.
Branch Controller
EtherCAT G Master
Segment S1.1
B
B
1000 1000
Segment S2.1
100 100
EtherCAT G
EtherCAT
Branch Controller
• Branch controller system
• optimises propagation delay
• integration of 100 Mbit/s EtherCAT segments
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EK1400 | EtherCAT G Coupler
The EtherCAT G Coupler connects EtherCAT with the
EtherCAT Terminals (ELxxxx). One station consists of an
EK1400 coupler, any number of EtherCAT Terminals and an
EL9011 bus end cap or an EK1110 EtherCAT extension.
The coupler can be used as an EtherCAT G branch controller.
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6 Product announcement For availability status of the new products see Beckhoff website at: www.beckhoff.com