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iR-ECAT – EtherCAT Communication Coupler

The iR-ECAT, which connects iR series I/O modules, functions as an EtherCAT slave, allowing control by EtherCAT master controllers simply by importing the iR-ECAT’s ESI (EtherCAT Slave Information file) description file. Compliant with ETG5001, convenient to configure and easy to use, iR-ECAT is a powerful tool for integrating EtherCAT systems into the industrial automation industry.

 

## Technical Specifications

- The number of bus terminals depends on power consumption
- Max. 256 digital input points
- Max. 128 digital output points
- Max. 64 analog input channels
- Max. 64 analog output channels
- Data transfer rate 100 Mbps
- EtherCAT Slave Protocol
- Network-logic isolation: Yes
- Number of ports 2
- Power supply 24 VDC (-15%/+20%)
- Power dissipation Nominal 100mA/24VDC
- Current for internal bus Max 2A/5VDC
- Current consumption 270mA/5VDC
- Power isolation Yes
- Backup fuse ≤ 1.6A Self-recovery
- PCB coating Yes
- Plastic enclosure
- Dimensions WxHxD 27 x 109 x 81 mm
- Weight Approx. 0.15 kg
- Mounting 35 mm DIN rail mounting
- Protection structure IP20
- Storage temperature -20° ~ 70° C (-4° ~ 158° F)
- Operating temperature 0° ~ 55° C (32° ~ 131° F)
- Relative humidity 10% ~ 90% (non-condensing)
- EMC immunity Complies with EN 55032: 2012+AC: 2013, Class A EN 61000-6-4: 2007+A1:2011 EN 55024: 2010+A1: 2015 EN 61000-6-2:2005

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