The CU8880 USB-to-LAN adapter places an additional industrially-suited and independent Ethernet interface at the user’s disposal. In this way, four or more Ethernet interfaces can be implemented, depending on the system configuration. The CU8880 is used for necessary IT communication, so that the respective on-board Ethernet interfaces are available for EtherCAT or real-time Ethernet communication. Drivers for the USB-to-LAN adapter are available for Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Embedded.

| CU8880 | Ethernet controller with USB input |
|---|---|
| Ethernet controller box | |
| 1 USB 2.0 input with USB B socket | |
| 1 Ethernet interface with 1 x 10/100BASE-T connector RJ 45 | |
| not suitable for real-time Ethernet or EtherCAT | |
| plastic housing for DIN rail installation | |
| protection class IP 20 | |
| operating temperature 0…55 °C | |
| dimensions (W x H x D) 34 x 98 x 77 mm (1.3" x 3.9" x 3") | |
| power supply via USB |