Intended Purpose

The ETHERCAT bus module CI512-ETHCAT is used as decentralized I/O module in ETHERCAT networks. The network connection is performed via 2 RJ45 connectors which are integrated in the terminal unit. The bus module contains 24 I/O channels with the following properties:

• 8 digital configurable inputs/outputs in 1 group (1.0…1.7)
• 8 digital inputs 24 VDC in 1 group (2.0…2.7)
• 8 digital outputs 24 VDC in 1 group (3.0…3.7)
• Cam switch functionality

The inputs/outputs are electrically isolated from the ETHERNET network. There is no potential separation between the channels. The configuration of the configurable digital inputs/outputs is performed by software.