DX4 Product Manual
EtherCAT Communication (X4, X5)
Chapter 6
EtherCAT Communication (X4, X5)
Connection Diagram
EtherCAT communication (X4-IN and X5-OUT) are RJ45 terminals. The communication cable from the
network master or controller should be connected to X4-IN and X5-OUT should be connected to the X4-IN
terminal of the next Drive (or network device).
Cable Description
Use category 5 (CAT5e SF/UTP) Ethernet communications cables for network connections. Metal shielded
connectors are recommended to prevent signal interference.
Depending on the robot model, the set of drives power range will be different.
Robot type
Max load
capacity
Drive wattage
Axis 1
Axis 2
Axis 3
Axis 4
RX3
RX3-400-SR
3 Kg
200w
100w
100w
100w
RX6
RX6-500-SR
6 Kg
400w
200w
100w
100w
RX6-600-SR
400w
200w
100w
100w
RX6-700-SR
400w
200w
100w
100w
X4-IN – connects to the OUT
of the previous device or
controller
X5-OUT – connects to the
IN of the next device or
can be left un-connected