Operation
EP1957-0022 and EP1957-2222 23Version: 2.0.0
Torque wrench
Fig.6: Torque wrench ZB8801
Ensure the proper torque is used
Use torque wrenches available from Beckhoff to tighten the plug connectors (see accessories)!
5.2.2.2 EtherCAT connection
The EtherCAT Box (EPxxxx) has two M8 connectors marked green for the incoming and outgoing EtherCAT
connection.
Fig.7: EtherCAT connection 30 mm housing M8
Connection
There are various different standards for the assignment and colors of connectors and cables for EtherCAT.
EtherCAT Connector Cable Standard
Signal Description M8 ZB9010, ZB9020,
ZK1090-6292
ZB903x,
ZK1090-31xx
TIA-568B
Tx + Transmit Data+ Pin 1 yellow
1
orange/white
2
white/orange
Tx - Transmit Data- Pin 4 orange
1
orange
2
orange
Rx + Receive Data+ Pin 2 white
1
blue/white
2
white/green
Rx - Receive Data- Pin 3 blue
1
blue
2
green
Shield Shield Housing Shield Shield Shield
1)
Core colors according to EN61918
2)
Core colors
5.2.2.3 EtherCAT cables
For connecting EtherCAT devices only Ethernet cables that meet the requirements of at least category 5
(CAT5) according to EN 50173 or ISO/IEC 11801 should be used.