EP6002-0002 | EtherCAT Box, 2-channel communication interface, serial, RS232/RS422/RS485, M12
connection
2 | Rx+
3 | Rx-
4 | Tx-
1 | TxD-
2 | TxD+
3 | RxD-
4 | RxD+
5 | Shield
1 | Vcc1
2 | TxD
3 | GNDiso1
4 | RxD
5 | Shield
1 | TxD-
2 | TxD+
3 | RxD-
4 | RxD+
5 | Shield
1 | Vcc2
2 | TxD
3 | GNDiso2
4 | RxD
5 | Shield
2 | +24 V DC UP
3 | GNDS
4 | GNDP
EP6002-0002 | EtherCAT Box, 2-channel communication interface, serial, RS232/RS422/RS485, M12
The EP6002-0002 serial interface module allows the connection of devices with an RS232 or RS422/RS485 interface. The module transmits the data in a fully transparent manner to the higher-level automation device. The data is transferred via the fieldbus using a simple handshake protocol. This does not have any effect on the protocol of the serial interface. The active serial communication channel functions independently of the higher-level bus system in full duplex mode at up to 115,200 baud, while a 864 byte receive buffer and a 128 byte send buffer are available.
The connector assignment depends on the interface. For each channel, RS232 or RS422/RS485 can be selected.
In conjunction with the TwinCAT Virtual Serial COM Driver (see TwinCAT Supplements – Communication) the EP6002-0002 can be used as a normal Windows COM interface.
Product status:
regular delivery
Product information
| Technical data | EP6002-0002 |
|---|---|
| Protocol | EtherCAT |
| Bus interface | 2 x M8 socket, 4-pin, a-coded, shielded |
| Data transfer channels | 2 |
| Interfaces | individually selectable from RS232, RS485, RS422 |
| Data transfer rates | 300…115,200 baud; 9600 baud (8 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit) is preset |
| Communication | TxD and RxD, full duplex |
| Bit distortion | < 3% |
| Cable length | RS232: max. 15 m; RS422/RS485: approx. 1000 m |
| Data buffer | 864 bytes receive buffer, 128 bytes transmit buffer |
| Sensor supply | +5 V DC, 20 mA each, electrically isolated |
| Connection technology | M12 socket, 5-pin, a-coded |
| Number of channels | 2 (1/1), TxD and RxD, full duplex |
| Number of digital inputs/outputs | – |
| Nominal voltage | 24 V DC (-15%/+20%) |
| Distributed clocks | – |
| Current consumption from US | typ. 130 mA + sensor supply |
| Power supply connection | feed: 1 x M8 male socket, 4-pin, a-coded; downstream connection: 1 x M8 female socket, 4-pin, a-coded |
| Electrical isolation | 500 V |
| Special features | easy integration of serial end devices |
| Weight | approx. 165 g |
| Operating temperature | -25…+60°C |
| Storage temperature | -40…+85°C |
| Vibration/shock resistance | conforms to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27 |
| EMC immunity/emission | conforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4 |
| Protect. rating/installation pos. | IP65/66/67 (conforms to EN 60529)/variable |
| Approvals/markings | CE, UL, ATEX, IECEx |
| Ex marking | ATEX: II 3 G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc II 3 D Ex tc IIIC T135 °C Dc IECEx: Ex ec IIC T4 Gc Ex tc IIIC T135 °C Dc |
| Housing data | 8 x M8, 4 x M12 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 30 mm x 126 mm x 26.5 mm |
| Material | PA6 (polyamide) |
| Installation | 2 fixing holes 3.5 mm diameter for M3 |
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| Material compliance | EP6002-0002 |
|---|---|
| CAS No. | 7439-92-1, 115-86-6 |
| REACH SVHC | Lead, Triphenyl phosphate |
| REACH Annex XVII | compliant |
| REACH Annex XIV | compliant |
| SCIP No. | SCIP submission in progress |
| POP | compliant |
| RoHS | compliant with exemption |
| RoHS exemption | 6c: Copper alloy with a mass fraction of up to 4% lead, 7c-I: Lead-containing electrical and electronic components in glass and ceramic materials, excluding dielectric ceramics in capacitors |
| China-RoHS | www.beckhoff.com/china-rohs-io |
| CA Prop65 | www.beckhoff.com/prop65 |
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