Power, signals and data converge in one automation connection

PRODUCT INFORMATION

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MANUFACTURED BY Andy Garrido, Beckhoff Automation

Beckhoff has expanded its portfolio of hybrid connectors for One Cable Automation (OCA). The Beckhoff ECP and ENP connector series transmit power, signals and data through a single connection. This design can reduce cabling requirements and associated installation work.

The connectors use a uniform data core and comply with DIN EN IEC 61076-2-118. Beckhoff has supplied hundreds of thousands of ECP and ENP interfaces for installed systems. The standard is also being adopted by other connector manufacturers.

The portfolio includes B12, B17, B23 and B40 connector sizes for modular automation systems. The connectors transmit 24 V DC at the I/O level as well as up to 630 V AC or 850 V DC and currents of up to 72 A. The ECP and ENP connector families are used in distributed automation systems including hardware platforms such as Beckhoff’s MX-System.

Beckhoff Automation

www.beckhoff.com

Edited by Puja Mitra, Arrowfly, for Control Engineering

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