ICP DAS ECAT-2515 EtherCAT junction slave module

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ICP DAS’s ECAT-2515 EtherCAT junction slave modules are designed for realising flexible wiring by daisy chain and branch. The device can translate daisy-chain to branch topology, which should make the cabling easier than daisy-chain topology. It can also improve debugging efficiency.

If a slave device is not working or the cable is disconnected, the following slave devices on the same network all do not communicate with the master controller. With EtherCAT junction slaves, all slave devices can be wired as separated sections. If one slave device fails, only the slave devices in the same section will be influenced. The EtherCAT junction slave keeps the slave devices on another section to communicate with the master controller. Debugging can be made separately, thus improving the debugging efficiency.

The 1- to 5-port device comes in a compact size of 33 x 127 x 90 mm, has a plastic casing and supports DIN-rail mounting. The module is equipped to withstand harsh conditions as it has an operating temperature of -25 to +75°C with relative humidity of 10 to 90% RH, non-condensing. The device cannot be used as a standard Ethernet switch.