In sourcing discussions, EK1541 is often placed next to Beckhoff Ek1110 0008, Beckhoff Ek1122 and Beckhoff Ek1100 so procurement teams can align budgets and technical requirements effectively.
EK1541 - Beckhoff EtherCAT Coupler
EK1541 Beckhoff EtherCAT Coupler Technical Specifications
| Brand | Beckhoff |
| Product Type | EtherCAT Coupler |
| Product | EK1541 |
EK1541 Beckhoff EtherCAT Coupler Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Task within EtherCAT system | coupling of EtherCAT Terminals (ELxxxx) to 100BASE-FX EtherCAT POF networks, with identity verification |
| Data transfer medium | plastic optical fiber (POF) |
| Distance between stations | max. 50 m (100BASE-FX) |
| Number of EtherCAT Terminals | up to 65,534 |
| Type/number of peripheral signals | max. 4.2 GB addressable I/O points |
| Number of configurable IDs | 4096 |
| Protocol | EtherCAT |
| Delay | approx. 1 µs |
| Data transfer rates | 100 Mbit/s |
| Bus interface | 2 x ZS1090-0008 POF plug |
| Power supply | 24 V DC (-15%/+20%) |
| Current consumption from U S | 130 mA + (â E-bus current/4) |
| Current consumption from U P | load |
| Current supply E-bus | 2000 mA |
| Power contacts | max. 24 V DC/max. 10 A |
| Electrical isolation | 500 V (power contact/supply voltage/Ethernet) |
| 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, UL |
| Weight | approx. 190 g |
