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TB20 bus coupler EtherCAT

The EtherCAT bus coupler makes it possible to access data from peripheral modules using the EtherCAT protocol.
It can accommodate up to 64 modules of any kind connected in series with the bus coupler.
It detects peripheral modules that are plugged in and can assign the corresponding I/O data to an EtherCAT mapping automatically.
The EtherCAT bus coupler supports the Modular Device Profile.
A large I/O image table size of 1,024 bytes makes it possible toimplement comprehensive and complex systems.
TB20 ToolBox can be used to easily configure the system and the various module parameters and transfer the corresponding settings to the coupler.
Alternatively, the configuration can also be edited using the CoE object dictionary.
Finally, running TB20 systems can be diagnosed in real-time and set up for testing purposes if an EtherCAT master is not yet connected (simulation / I/O check).
A functioning TB20 configuration will always require a bus coupler and at least one peripheral module.

Note: Individual modules cannot be combined with the IO systems of other manufacturers.

  • EtherCAT slave with Modular Device Profile (MDP) support
  • Two EtherCAT ports (RJ45, 100BASE-TX)
  • Up to 64 peripheral modules
  • Modules can be replaced during operation (hot-swap)
  • Automatic module I/O data mapping
  • 1024 bytes of input data

TB20 bus coupler EtherCAT

General information

  • Order number600-185-1AA11
  • Article nameTB20-C, EtherCAT bus coupler
  • Scope of deliveryBus coupler EtherCAT, 24 V power supply connector, bus cover element, base module
  • Dimensions (DxWxH)73 x 35 x 110 mm
  • WeightApprox. 130 g
  • Number of modules that can be connected in series64
  • Voltage supply24 V DC, 18...28 V DC

EtherCAT interface

  • Number2
  • ConnectionRJ45
  • Transmission rate100 Mbps, full duplex
  • ProtocolEtherCAT according to IEC standard 61158
  • I/O image size1024 bytes respectively
  • FeaturesAutomatic process data configuration,
  • Support of 'CANopen over EtherCAT' (CoE),
  • Object directory according to 'Modular Device Profile' (MDP),
  • Support of 'SDO Info' and 'Complete Access'
  • Diagnostic functionscycle-current module diagnosis on the basis of module and channel status, subsequent module diagnosis on the basis of the diagnosis status in the object directory

USB interface

  • Number1
  • ProtocolFull-speed USB 1.1 device
  • ConnectionMini-USB
  • Isolation voltage1.5 kV
  • Electrical isolationYes

Ambient conditions

  • Ambient temperature0 °C … +60 °C
  • Transport and storage temperature-20 °C … +80 °C
  • Relative air humidity95 % r H without condensation
  • Pollution degree2
  • Protection ratingIP 20
  • CertificationsCE, UL pending

CE

  • Noise immunityDIN EN 61000-6-2 “EMC Immunity”
  • Interference emissionDIN EN 61000-6-4 “EMC Emission”
  • Vibration and shock resistanceDIN EN 60068-2-6:2008 „Vibration“, DIN EN 60068-2-27:2010 „Shock"

TB20 bus coupler EtherCAT

Technical Documentation
Name Version Size
TB20 – EtherCAT® Buskoppler, Manual 2 7 MB
EU Declaration of Confirmity 04-2020 55 KB
Flyers
Name Version Size
Flyer, TB20 IO-system for numerous applications 08-2022 6 MB
Software
Name Version Size
TB20, ESI File for EtherCAT bus coupler 1.06.004 74 KB
TB20-ToolBox V2 Setup V2.10.008 29 MB
Drivers
Name Version Size
TB20, USB Driver 1.20 7 KB
Planning Tools
Name Version Size
TB20, Macros for EPLAN Electric P8* from V2.0 in EDZ format 07.02.2018 84 MB
TB20, STEP files 1.00 8 MB
TB20-C, Buskoppler EtherCAT, STEP Files   5 MB

TB20 bus coupler EtherCAT

The EtherCAT bus coupler makes it possible to access data from peripheral modules using the EtherCAT protocol.
It can accommodate up to 64 modules of any kind connected in series with the bus coupler.
It detects peripheral modules that are plugged in and can assign the corresponding I/O data to an EtherCAT mapping automatically.
The EtherCAT bus coupler supports the Modular Device Profile.
A large I/O image table size of 1,024 bytes makes it possible toimplement comprehensive and complex systems.
TB20 ToolBox can be used to easily configure the system and the various module parameters and transfer the corresponding settings to the coupler.
Alternatively, the configuration can also be edited using the CoE object dictionary.
Finally, running TB20 systems can be diagnosed in real-time and set up for testing purposes if an EtherCAT master is not yet connected (simulation / I/O check).
A functioning TB20 configuration will always require a bus coupler and at least one peripheral module.

Note: Individual modules cannot be combined with the IO systems of other manufacturers.

  • EtherCAT slave with Modular Device Profile (MDP) support
  • Two EtherCAT ports (RJ45, 100BASE-TX)
  • Up to 64 peripheral modules
  • Modules can be replaced during operation (hot-swap)
  • Automatic module I/O data mapping
  • 1024 bytes of input data

TB20 bus coupler EtherCAT

General information

  • Order number600-185-1AA11
  • Article nameTB20-C, EtherCAT bus coupler
  • Scope of deliveryBus coupler EtherCAT, 24 V power supply connector, bus cover element, base module
  • Dimensions (DxWxH)73 x 35 x 110 mm
  • WeightApprox. 130 g
  • Number of modules that can be connected in series64
  • Voltage supply24 V DC, 18...28 V DC

EtherCAT interface

  • Number2
  • ConnectionRJ45
  • Transmission rate100 Mbps, full duplex
  • ProtocolEtherCAT according to IEC standard 61158
  • I/O image size1024 bytes respectively
  • FeaturesAutomatic process data configuration,
  • Support of 'CANopen over EtherCAT' (CoE),
  • Object directory according to 'Modular Device Profile' (MDP),
  • Support of 'SDO Info' and 'Complete Access'
  • Diagnostic functionscycle-current module diagnosis on the basis of module and channel status, subsequent module diagnosis on the basis of the diagnosis status in the object directory

USB interface

  • Number1
  • ProtocolFull-speed USB 1.1 device
  • ConnectionMini-USB
  • Isolation voltage1.5 kV
  • Electrical isolationYes

Ambient conditions

  • Ambient temperature0 °C … +60 °C
  • Transport and storage temperature-20 °C … +80 °C
  • Relative air humidity95 % r H without condensation
  • Pollution degree2
  • Protection ratingIP 20
  • CertificationsCE, UL pending

CE

  • Noise immunityDIN EN 61000-6-2 “EMC Immunity”
  • Interference emissionDIN EN 61000-6-4 “EMC Emission”
  • Vibration and shock resistanceDIN EN 60068-2-6:2008 „Vibration“, DIN EN 60068-2-27:2010 „Shock"

TB20 bus coupler EtherCAT

Technical Documentation
Name Version Size
TB20 – EtherCAT® Buskoppler, Manual 2 7 MB
EU Declaration of Confirmity 04-2020 55 KB
Flyers
Name Version Size
Flyer, TB20 IO-system for numerous applications 08-2022 6 MB
Software
Name Version Size
TB20, ESI File for EtherCAT bus coupler 1.06.004 74 KB
TB20-ToolBox V2 Setup V2.10.008 29 MB
Drivers
Name Version Size
TB20, USB Driver 1.20 7 KB
Planning Tools
Name Version Size
TB20, Macros for EPLAN Electric P8* from V2.0 in EDZ format 07.02.2018 84 MB
TB20, STEP files 1.00 8 MB
TB20-C, Buskoppler EtherCAT, STEP Files   5 MB