EK9500 | Beckhoff EtherNet/IP™ Bus Coupler for EtherCAT Terminals 24 V DC 100 Mbit/s
Beckhoff · Cables & Connectivity
Description The Beckhoff EK9500 is an EtherNet/IP™ Bus Coupler that links EtherNet/IP™ networks with EtherCAT Terminals (ELxxxx) and EtherCAT Box modules (EPxxxx). It efficiently converts EtherNet/IP™ telegrams into EtherCAT E-bus signals, enabling fast and transparent communication within distributed industrial automation systems. Technical Specifications Condition New/Never Used Surplus Brand Beckhoff Category Industrial Automation Part Number EK9500 Subcategory Bus Coupler Protocol EtherNet/IP™ Data Transfer Rate 100 Mbit/s Bus Interface 2 × RJ45 (switched) Power Supply 24 V DC (-15% / +20%) Input Current Typ. 120 mA + (total E-bus current)/4 Current Consumption (E-bus) Up to 2 A Power Contacts Max. 24 V DC / 10 A Electrical Isolation 500 V (power contact/supply voltage/Ethernet) Configuration Not required (auto-recognition) Supported Terminals Any EtherCAT Terminals and EtherCAT Box modules Peripheral Signals Dependent on process data size EMC Standards EN 61000-6-2 / EN 61000-6-4 compliant Operating Temperature -25°C to +60°C Storage Temperature -40°C to +85°C Relative Humidity 95%, non-condensing Protection Class IP20 Dimensions (W × H × D) 64 × 100 × 73 mm Weight 0.06 lbs Information About EK9500 The EK9500 is part of Beckhoff’s EtherCAT Bus Coupler family, designed to integrate EtherCAT I/O terminals and devices seamlessly into EtherNet/IP™-based networks. It functions as a gateway, converting EtherNet/IP™ communication telegrams into EtherCAT E-bus signals for distributed I/O modules. Supporting data transfer rates up to 100 Mbit/s, the EK9500 provides deterministic, high-speed data exchange between controllers and field devices. The coupler’s plug-and-play functionality requires no manual configuration, allowing automatic recognition of connected terminals. Its dual RJ45 ports simplify daisy-chaining, while its electrical isolation ensures safe operation. Compact and robust, the EK9500 meets industrial EMC standards and operates reliably across a wide temperature range. Key Features: EtherNet/IP™ Integration: Seamlessly connects EtherCAT Terminals and Box modules to EtherNet/IP™ networks for unified automation communication. High-Speed Data Exchange: Operates at 100 Mbit/s, supporting real-time, collision-free data transmission between devices. Automatic Configuration: Requires no manual setup; detects and configures connected EtherCAT devices automatically. Dual RJ45 Ports: Provides switched connections for simple network integration and flexible topology design. Robust Electrical Isolation: 500 V isolation between power supply, Ethernet, and signal levels ensures safe and reliable operation. Wide Compatibility: Supports a large number of EtherCAT Terminals and Box modules depending on process data size. Industrial-Grade Reliability: Conforms to EN 61000-6-2 and EN 61000-6-4 EMC standards for immunity and emission control. Compact and Lightweight: Space-efficient EtherCAT housing designed for easy installation and long-term durability. The EK9500 delivers the reliability and precision required for integrating EtherCAT I/O systems into EtherNet/IP™ networks, providing fast and stable communication for advanced automation applications.
Brand: Beckhoff · Category: Cables & Connectivity
Key features
- EtherNet/IP™ Integration: Seamlessly connects EtherCAT Terminals and Box modules to EtherNet/IP™ networks for unified automation communication.
- High-Speed Data Exchange: Operates at 100 Mbit/s, supporting real-time, collision-free data transmission between devices.
- Automatic Configuration: Requires no manual setup; detects and configures connected EtherCAT devices automatically.
- Dual RJ45 Ports: Provides switched connections for simple network integration and flexible topology design.
- Robust Electrical Isolation: 500 V isolation between power supply, Ethernet, and signal levels ensures safe and reliable operation.
- Wide Compatibility: Supports a large number of EtherCAT Terminals and Box modules depending on process data size.
- Industrial-Grade Reliability: Conforms to EN 61000-6-2 and EN 61000-6-4 EMC standards for immunity and emission control.
- Compact and Lightweight: Space-efficient EtherCAT housing designed for easy installation and long-term durability.
Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | EK9500 |
|---|---|
| Condition | New/Never Used Surplus |
| Brand | Beckhoff |
| Category | Industrial Automation |
| Part Number | EK9500 |
| Subcategory | Bus Coupler |
| Protocol | EtherNet/IP™ |
| Data Transfer Rate | 100 Mbit/s |
| Bus Interface | 2 × RJ45 (switched) |
| Power Supply | 24 V DC (-15% / +20%) |
| Input Current | Typ. 120 mA + (total E-bus current)/4 |
| Current Consumption (E-bus) | Up to 2 A |
| Power Contacts | Max. 24 V DC / 10 A |
| Electrical Isolation | 500 V (power contact/supply voltage/Ethernet) |
| Configuration | Not required (auto-recognition) |
| Supported Terminals | Any EtherCAT Terminals and EtherCAT Box modules |
| Peripheral Signals | Dependent on process data size |
| EMC Standards | EN 61000-6-2 / EN 61000-6-4 compliant |
| Operating Temperature | -25°C to +60°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Relative Humidity | 95%, non-condensing |
| Protection Class | IP20 |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 64 × 100 × 73 mm |
| Weight | 0.06 lbs |
| Product type | Bus Coupler |
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