VBC 121

Coupler Module VARAN - EtherCAT

  • For connecting VARAN and EtherCAT bus systems
  • VARAN: 1x VARAN In (RJ45), 3x VARAN Out (RJ45), of which optionally 1x Ethernet VtE (RJ45)
  • VARAN Out ports have automatic Ethernet recognition
  • EtherCAT: 1x EtherCAT In (RJ45), 1x EtherCAT Out (RJ45)

For synchronous data exchange, a triple buffer is provided. For asynchronous data exchange, CoE (CanOpen over EtherCat) and VoE (Vendor over EtherCat) is available.

Technical data

Performance data

Supply voltage
+24 V DC (+18-30 V DC)
Interfaces
VARAN:
1x VARAN In (RJ45)
3x VARAN Out (RJ45)
of which optionally 1x Ethernet port VtE (RJ45)

EtherCAT:
1x EtherCAT In (RJ45)
1x EtherCAT Out (RJ45)
Features
Internal data memory (SPI-Flash) 64-Mbit
Current consumption
typically 150 mA at + 24 V DC

Mechanical properties

Width (mm)
98
Height (mm)
80
Depth (mm)
49,8
Protection type
IP20

Article number / Certification

Item number
16-054-121-K
Standardization / Certification
designed according to UL
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