Beckhoff EK1122 2-Port EtherCAT Module

The 2-Port EtherCAT Module, also known as EtherCAT coupler, EtherCAT extension module, or EtherCAT line extender, with type number EK1122 from Beckhoff is an electrical amplifier module for the expansion and signal forwarding of EtherCAT communication systems. It has the dimensions 7 x 3 x 10 cm and weighs 0.06 kg. This module enables the extension of EtherCAT strands and the flexible design of network topologies in industrial environments. Typical applications are found in automation technology, in mechanical engineering for connecting decentralized I/O systems, and in complex plant controls that require reliable and fast data communication.