Basics
Infrastructure for EtherCAT/Ethernet
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Version: 2.1
Fig. 13: Connector EN61076-2-101, type D
Others
Connectors other than those above can be used. These must then meet the electrical and mechanical
requirements according to EN50173-1:2007, Appendix D.
The installation profile for EtherCAT IEC61784-5-12 is to be observed.
Core assignment (according to IEC 61918, appendix H)
Table 5: Connector pin assignment - WH=white, OG=orange, GN=green, BU=blue, BN=brown, YE=yellow
Signal
Function
RJ45
M12
M8
Cable colour
as per
TIA-568B
Cable colour
as per
EN61918
TD +
Transmit data
+
1
1
1
WH/OG
YE
TD-
Transmit data
-
2
3
4
OG
OG
RD+
Receive data
+
3
2
2
WH/GN
WH
RD-
Receive data
-
6
4
3
GN
BU
-
3rd pair +
4
-
-
BU
-
-
3rd pair -
5
-
-
WH/BU
-
-
4th pair +
7
-
-
WH/BN
-
-
4th pair -
8
-
-
BN
-
Screen
Screening
Housing
Housing
Housing
n.def.
n.def.
Screening effect
It must be ensured that the screening effect is continued at the transition from the cable material to the
connector. Also, in the area of the connector/cable transition, the screening material (braid, foil) must join the
body of the connector with a low impedance and a large surface area and must encompass the cable 360°.
The notes on
screening [
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and the instructions enclosed with the connectors are to be observed.
3.4.3
Overview of Beckhoff RJ45/M8 cables for EtherCAT systems
Beckhoff recommends the following cables for use in EtherCAT systems.
Note
Data sheets and documentation on cables
Please refer to the associated data sheets and documentation for the technical data of the
cables recommended here; these are available for download on our website (www.beck-
hoff.com).