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Unlike standard couplers, it integrates four digital inputs and four digital outputs directly into the unit, making it ideal for applications with a limited number of I\/O points. The device supports the coupling of up to 65,534 EtherCAT Terminals, automatically detecting and assigning each to the process image without manual configuration. It communicates via 100BASE-TX Ethernet using RJ45 connections and supports transmission distances up to 100 meters. 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