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4 Part Names and Functions
NX-series EtherCAT Coupler Unit User’s Manual (W519)
4-4 Communications Connector and Peripheral USB Port
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4-4 Communications Connector and Periph-
eral USB Port
This section provides the specifications of the communications connectors and peripheral USB port on
the front panel of the EtherCAT Coupler Unit.
Connect Ethernet cables to the communications connectors. The specifications of the EtherCAT com-
munications connectors are given below.
• Electrical specifications: Conform to IEEE 802.3 standards.
• Connector structure: RJ45 8-pin Modular Connector (Conforms to ISO 8877.)
The peripheral USB port is used to connect to Support Software. You can use a USB cable to directly
connect the EtherCAT Coupler Unit to the Sysmac Studio to enable setting up the EtherCAT Slave Ter-
minal.
• Connector type: B
Communications Connectors
Peripheral USB Port
Top: IN connector
Bottom: OUT connector
Peripheral USB port
Communications connectors
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