The EK9160 Coupler provides direct connectivity for EtherCAT I/Os to the Internet of Things (IoT) without the need for a control program. It converts the E-bus signal representation to different IoT communication protocols and enables in this way the simple and standardised integration of I/O data into cloud-based communication and data services. Neither a controller nor prior programming is necessary. The I/O data transmission can be parameterised in a user-friendly configuration dialog of the integrated web server providing access via any browser. The required cloud services and security functions (authentication, encryption, etc.) can also be conveniently configured using a browser. Following parameterisation, the coupler autonomously transmits the digital or analog I/O values to the cloud service, including timestamp.
Technical dataEK9160Task within EtherCAT systemcoupling of standard digital and analog EtherCAT Terminals to the IoT worldProtocolMQTT, AMQP (in preparation)Data transfer rates100 Mbit/sConfigurationvia integrated web serverBus interface2 x RJ45 (switched)Power supply24 V DC (-15 %/+20 %)Input current150 mA + (total E-bus current)/4Current supply E-bus2000 mAPower contactsmax. 24 V DC/max. 10 AElectrical isolation500 V (power contact/supply voltage/Ethernet)Dimensions (W x H x D)71 mm x 100 mm x 73 mmOperating/storage temperature-25…+60 °C/-40…+85 °CRelative humidity95 %, no condensationVibration/shock resistanceconforms to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27EMC immunity/emissionconforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4Protect. class/installation pos.IP 20/see documentationApprovals/markingsCE, UL
