{"product_id":"beckhoff-ek1501-ethercat-coupler-with-multi-mode-fiber-optic-sc-duplex-interface-and-hotconnect-support","title":"Beckhoff EK1501 EtherCAT Coupler with Multi-Mode Fiber Optic SC Duplex Interface and HotConnect Support","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDescription\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Beckhoff EK1501 is an EtherCAT Coupler that connects EtherCAT Terminals to 100BASE-FX multi-mode fiber optic EtherCAT networks for high-speed industrial communication. Designed for distributed automation systems, the Beckhoff EK1501 converts fiber optic EtherCAT telegrams into the E-bus signal format while supporting long-distance transmission and flexible network topologies. Its integrated ID switches and fiber optic interface make it well suited for machine automation, process control, and remote I\/O installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\/Never Used Surplus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeckhoff\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndustrial Automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEK1501\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubcategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEtherCAT Coupler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEtherCAT Terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Protocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEtherCAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-mode Fiber Optic (50\/125 µm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiber Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × SC Duplex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Mbit\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Fiber Distance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 km\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupported EtherCAT Terminals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 65,535\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 V DC (-15% \/ +20%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE-bus Current Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 A maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Contacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 V DC, 10 A maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-25 °C to +60 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51 × 100 × 69 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 mm DIN Rail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprovals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE, UL, ATEX, IECEx, CCC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 0.42 lb (190 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInformation About EK1501\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe EK1501 is a member of the Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminal system and functions as a fiber optic EtherCAT Coupler with multi-mode SC duplex connections. It converts incoming EtherCAT telegrams from a 100BASE-FX fiber optic network into the internal E-bus used by Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminals, enabling fast and deterministic communication across distributed automation devices. The coupler features three hexadecimal ID switches that support HotConnect functionality and allow flexible implementation of variable network topologies without extensive reconfiguration. Operating from a 24 V DC power supply, the EK1501 supports up to 65,535 EtherCAT Terminals in an overall system while providing up to 2 A of E-bus current for connected terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-Mode Fiber Interface: Utilizes dual SC duplex fiber optic ports for 100BASE-FX EtherCAT communication.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-Distance Communication: Supports fiber optic connections of up to 2 kilometers between EtherCAT stations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtherCAT Protocol Support: Converts Ethernet fiber optic telegrams directly into Beckhoff E-bus communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHotConnect Capability: Three hexadecimal ID switches allow dynamic network grouping and simplified topology changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge System Capacity: Supports up to 65,535 EtherCAT Terminals within a single EtherCAT installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-Speed Data Transfer: Operates at a communication rate of 100 Mbit\/s with approximately 1 microsecond propagation delay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIN Rail Installation: Compact IP20 housing designed for mounting on standard 35 mm DIN rails in industrial control cabinets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated E-bus Power Supply: Supplies up to 2 A of communication current to connected EtherCAT Terminals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EK1501 delivers the reliability and precision required for high-speed industrial EtherCAT communication and distributed remote input\/output control systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48837442601258,"sku":"EK1501","price":479.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/0392\/4266\/files\/s-l1600_585a1cf2-a4df-46f4-82e6-9fdd55b8f9e0.webp?v=1770766734","url":"https:\/\/iqelectro.com\/products\/beckhoff-ek1501-ethercat-coupler-with-multi-mode-fiber-optic-sc-duplex-interface-and-hotconnect-support","provider":"IQElectro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}