Technical Manual
WDGA with EtherCAT
3 - Description of the equipment
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3.4 Things to consider when connecting EtherCAT encoders
3.4.1 BI2 - bus cover with 3 x M12x1
The "BI2" code in the order key refers to an encoder with a bus cover. The electrical
connection is made at the bus cover via the 2 x M12 plugs and 1 x M12 socket. The
connection assignment of the plugs and sockets can be found in Table 3.1.
Connection
assignment
BI2
Socket
(Port 1)
IN
M12x1,
4-pin,
D-coded
Tx+
1
Rx+
2
Tx-
3
Rx-
4
Connection
assignment
BI2
Plug
(Power)
M12x1,
4-pin,
A-coded
UB+
1
n. c.
2
UB-
3
n. c.
4
Connection
assignment
BI2
Socket
(Port 2)
OUT
M12x1,
4-pin,
D-coded
Tx+
1
Rx+
2
Tx-
3
Rx-
4
Table 3.1: Pin assignment
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