ES-9738 Rev.8

R8-NECT1

Remote I/O R8 Series

POWER/NETWORK MODULE

(EtherCAT)
Functions & Features
• Free combination of analog and discrete I/O
• Space-saving
EtherCAT® is a registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Germany.

MODEL: R8–NECT1–R[1]

ORDERING INFORMATION

• Code number: R8-NECT1-R[1]
Specify a code from below for [1].
  (e.g. R8-NECT1-R/Q)
• Specify the specification for option code /Q
  (e.g. /C01)

MODULE TYPE

NECT1: EtherCAT

POWER INPUT

DC power
R: 24 V DC
(Operational voltage range: ±10 %; ripple 10 %p-p max.)

[1] OPTIONS

blank: none
/Q: With options (specify the specification)

SPECIFICATIONS OF OPTION: Q

COATING (For the detail, refer to our web site.)
/C01: Silicone coating
/C02: Polyurethane coating

RELATED PRODUCTS

• PC Configurator cable (model: COP-US)
• PC configurator software (model: R8CFG)
Downloadable at our web site.

PACKAGE INCLUDES...

• Protective cover

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Connection
Power input or excitation supply: Tension clamp (Front Twin connection)
  Applicable wire size: 0.2 - 2.5 mm2
  Stripped length: 10 mm
EtherCAT: RJ-45 connector
Internal bus or internal power or excitation supply: Via connector
Max. number of I/O modules: 16
(Max. consumption current of I/O modules: 1.6 A)
Isolation: EtherCAT to internal bus or internal power or power input to excitation supply to FE1
Status indicators: Power, RUN, ERR, L/A IN, L/A OUT
Communication failure detection time: 100 msec. (fixed)
(Time between LAN failure and operation of I/O module at communication failure)

EtherCAT COMMUNICATION

Standard: IEEE 802.3u
Transmission type: 100BASE-TX
Transmission speed: Full-duplex 100 Mbps
Transmission media: 100BASE-TX (STP cable; Category 5e)
Maximum internode length: 100 meters
Fixed address: Set with rotary switches
(The master must support MDP.)

INSTALLATION

Power consumption
DC: Approx. 12 W 24 V DC (@ internal power max. current 1.6 A)
Internal power supply (power supply for I/O module):
• DC power supply: 5 V DC
• Current capacity: 1.6 A
Excitation supply output (excitation for I/O module)
DC: 24 V DC ±10 %
Operational current: 10 A
 (From power supply (exitation supply) connector, via connector for internal bus, supplied to each I/O module. Power output current consumption must be under operational current.)
Operating temperature: -10 to +55°C (14 to 131°F)
Operating humidity: 30 to 90 %RH (non-condensing)
Atmosphere: No corrosive gas or heavy dust
Mounting: DIN rail
Weight: 180 g (0.40 lb)

PERFORMANCE

Insulation resistance: ≥ 100 MΩ with 500 V DC
Dielectric strength: 1500 V AC @ 1 minute
(EthrtCAT to internal bus or internal power or power input to excitation supply to FE1)

STANDARDS & APPROVALS

EU conformity:
EMC Directive 
  EMI EN 61000-6-4
  EMS EN 61000-6-2
RoHS Directive

EXTERNAL VIEW

CONNECTION DIAGRAMS

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS unit: mm [inch]

■UNIT
■PROTECTIVE COVER

SCHEMATIC CIRCUITRY & CONNECTION DIAGRAM

Note: In order to improve EMC performance, bond the FE1 terminal to ground.
Caution: FE1 terminal is NOT a protective conductor terminal.