EtherCAT branch selection
GW-EC junction modules connect an incoming EtherCAT segment to three or five outgoing branches. Choose the port arrangement to suit a linear, star or tree network. Both models support distributed clocks, ring redundancy and network-port hot swapping.
| Model | RJ45 ports | Input | Outputs |
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| GW-EC-P04 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
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| GW-EC-P06 | 6 | 1 | 5 |
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Communication characteristics
| Characteristic | Both models |
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| Protocol role | EtherCAT slave station |
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| Transmission rate | 10/100Mbps, speed adaptive |
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| Distributed clocks | Supported |
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| Port delay | Approximately 1μs per port |
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| Station-to-station distance | ≤100m |
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| Ring redundancy | Supported |
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| Network-port hot swapping | Supported |
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| Topology | Linear, star and tree |
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| Isolation | Field-side electrical isolation |
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| Transmission medium | CAT5 Ethernet cable |
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Power and wiring
Connect the DC supply through the push-in terminals. Select a conductor within the stated cross-section range and strip it to the specified length.
| Characteristic | Both models |
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| Supply connection | Push-in terminal blocks |
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| Operating voltage | 8-36V DC |
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| System supply current | <150mA |
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| Conductor cross-section | 0.34-1.5mm² |
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| Conductor size | AWG22-AWG16 |
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| Stripping length | 9mm |
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Dimensions and operating conditions
| Characteristic | Both models |
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| Height × width × depth | 94mm × 33mm × 122mm |
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| Ingress protection | IP20 |
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| Pollution degree | 2 |
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| Operating temperature | -10°C to +55°C |
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| Storage temperature | -20°C to +85°C |
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| Relative humidity | 95%RH, non-condensing |
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