Germany, the Beckhoff EtherCAT I / O system through the new light guide compatible hardware is continuously extended. Using fiber optic technology, the use of the the EK1501 EhterCAT coupler and EK1521 terminal module can achieve a more flexible topology. Site between the two fiber distances up to 2 km (1.24 miles).

EtherCAT In addition to the advantages of high performance and low system cost, it has the flexibility of topology features make it a leader in the same industry products. Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminal system supports all topologies: linear, ring, tree and star. This flexibility is also reflected in the choice of different cables and connection. The maximum distance between the two sites is 100 m (328 ft) using a standard Ethernet cable (100BASE-TX) connection. Through the new fiber optic module, this distance can be greatly extended to 2 km (1.24 miles).

Via EtherCAT light guide technology: the use of fiber optic technology, the the EK1501 EhterCAT coupled and / or the EK1521 junction terminal module can achieve a more flexible topology.

EK1501 fiber coupler EtherCAT connection to any number of EtherCAT Terminals SC dual-port socket connection. You can choose through the second port to connect a fiber optic module, without additional switches.

EK1501 EtherCAT Terminal module with fiber-optic interface within the row of the terminal module to convert the multi-mode light guide technology. The combination of linear and branched dry especially useful for system wiring. The optical modules are mainly used in a wide range of distributed systems, such as wind farms or high-pressure system. By EtherCAT branch, even if it is a redundant system with fiber optic cable can be achieved.