EK9160 IoT Bus Coupler establishes a direct connection to the cloud without any special control program between EtherCAT I/O and the Internet of Things. As a result, the coupler enables simple and standardized integration of I/O data with cloud-based communication and data services.

 

It converts the E-bus signal representation to different IoT communication protocols and enables in this way the simple and standardized 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 parameterized in a user-friendly configuration dialog of the integrated webserver providing access via any browser. The required cloud services and security functions (authentication, encryption, etc.) can also be conveniently configured using a browser. Following parameterization, the coupler autonomously transmits the digital or analog I/O values to the cloud service, including a timestamp.

Task within EtherCAT systemCoupling of standard digital and analog EtherCAT Terminals to the IoT worldProtocolMQTT, OPC UAFlash memoryslot for microSD card, 512 MB includedData transfer rates100 Mbit/sConfigurationvia an integrated webserverBus interface2 RJ45 (switched)Power supply24V DC (-15 %/+20 %)Input current150 mA + (total E-bus current)/4Current supply E-bus2,000 mAPower contactsmax. 24V DC/max. 10 AElectrical isolation500VDimensions (W x H x D)2.8 x 4 x 2.9 in.Operating temperature-13 to 140°FEMC immunity/emissionEN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4Relative humidity95%, no condensationVibration/shock resistanceconforms to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27Protect. rating/installation pos.IP20Approvals/markingsCE, UL