In sourcing discussions, EK1521-0010 is often placed next to Beckhoff Ek1110 0008, Beckhoff Ek1122 and Beckhoff Ek1100 so procurement teams can align budgets and technical requirements effectively.
EK1521-0010 - Beckhoff EtherCAT Coupler
EK1521-0010 Beckhoff EtherCAT Coupler Technical Specifications

| Brand | Beckhoff |
| Product Type | EtherCAT Coupler |
| Product | EK1521-0010 |
EK1521-0010 Beckhoff EtherCAT Coupler Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Task within EtherCAT system | coupling of EtherCAT junctions via single-mode glass fiber |
| Data transfer medium | single-mode glass fiber 9/125 µm (SM) |
| Distance between stations | max. 20,000 m (100BASE-FX) |
| Protocol | EtherCAT |
| Delay | approx. 1 µs |
| Data transfer rates | 100 Mbit/s |
| Bus interface | 1 x SC Duplex |
| Power supply | from E-bus |
| Current supply E-bus | typ. 350 mA |
| Operating temperature | -25…+60°C |
| Storage temperature | -40…+85°C |
| EMC immunity/emission | conforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4 |
| Relative humidity | 95%, no condensation |
| Vibration/shock resistance | conforms to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27 |
| Protect. rating/installation pos. | IP20/variable |
| Approvals/markings | CE, CCC, UL, ATEX, IECEx |
| Ex marking | ATEX: Â Â II 3G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc IECEx: Â Â Ex ec IIC T4 Gc |
| Weight | approx. 65Â g |







