Connector Assignments
5.2 EtherCAT EC-A, EC-B
Both EtherCAT interfaces have the same pin-assignment, each for the corresponding EtherCAT
port.
Device connector:
RJ45 socket, 8-pin
Ethernet 100BASE-TX, assigned according to IEEE 802.3-2008,
Table 25-3 “UTP MDI Contact Assignment”
Pin Position:
Pin Assignment:
Pin
Signal
Meaning
1
EC-X TxD+
Transmit Data +
2
EC-X TxD-
Transmit Data -
3
EC-X RxD+
Receive Data +
4
-
-
5
-
-
6
EC-X RxD-
Receive Data -
7
-
-
8
-
-
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Shield
The pins 1 to 8 are connected to termination.
Signal Description:
EC-X TxD+/-,
EC-X RxD+/- ...
EtherCAT data lines of EtherCAT port X (X = A or B)
- ...
reserved for future applications, do not connect!
Shield...
case shield, connected with the front panel of the ECX-EC.
NOTICE
Permissible cable types: Cables of category 5e or higher have to be used to grant the
function in networks with up to 100 Mbits/s.
esd grants the EC conformity of the product if the wiring is carried out with shielded
twisted pair cables of class SF/UTP or higher.
ECX-EC
Manual • Doc. No.: E.3022.21 / Rev. 1.9
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