UE20 EtherCAT and PROFINET Bus Couplers

UE20 EtherCAT Bus Coupler
UE20 PROFINET Bus Coupler

Description

Network couplers for UE20 I/O

UE20-RTU-EC and UE20-RTU-PN connect a modular I/O station to EtherCAT or PROFINET respectively. Each supports up to 32 expansion modules and 1024 bytes of process data. Two RJ45 ports provide the network connection, while spring terminals handle power wiring.

CharacteristicUE20-RTU-ECUE20-RTU-PN
ProtocolEtherCATPROFINET
Network ports2 × RJ45, with switch function2 × RJ45
Ethernet interface rate10/100Mbps, full duplex10/100Mbps, full duplex
Transmission distance100m100m
Process data capacity1024 bytes1024 bytes
Expansion modulesUp to 32Up to 32
Address mappingSupportedSupported
Address settingEtherCAT specificationPROFINET specification
Transmission mediumCategory 5 twisted-pair cableCategory 5 twisted-pair cable
IsolationElectrical isolationElectrical isolation

PROFINET functions

CharacteristicUE20-RTU-PN
Communication functionsRT; conformance Class C; MRP
Network setupAutomatic addressing and topology detection
AlarmsDiagnostic, process and connector insertion/removal alarms
Minimum cycle time1ms

System and load power

The 24V input supply, 5V system distribution and 24V load distribution have separate electrical ratings. Check both distribution-current limits when selecting the expansion modules and connected loads.

CharacteristicBoth models
Operating input voltage24V DC, +20%/-15%
System supply current<200mA
System distribution voltage5V DC
System distribution current2A maximum
Load distribution voltage24V DC, +20%/-15%
Load distribution current5A maximum

Wiring and installation

CharacteristicBoth models
Power connectionSpring terminal blocks
Conductor cross-section0.2-2.5mm²
AWG conductor rangeAWG28-AWG14
Stripping length8-9mm
Height × width × depth100mm × 48mm × 69mm
Mounting35mm DIN rail
Ingress protectionIP20
Operating temperature-10°C to +55°C
Storage temperature-20°C to +85°C
Relative humidity5-95%RH, non-condensing