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2.4.3 EtherCAT communication connection (CN5, CN6)
Connect communication cable from Master into communication connector ECAT IN. If there
is another controller, connect the communication cable from ECAT OUT to the ECAT IN of the
next controller.
Table 2-2: EtherCAT connector.
2.4.3.1
EtherCAT communication cable
Recommended communication cable should be:
•
CAT5e or above
•
Shield type: SF/FTP, S/FTP, SF/UTP
•
Length: Max. 50 m (Distance between the nodes)
No.
Function
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Connection hood
TD+
RD-
RD+
-
-
RD-
-
-
F. GND