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CU2508
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The Beckhoff CU2508 is a high-performance Ethernet port multiplier designed to facilitate the connection of eight independent Ethernet networks. This device is connected to a PC via a gigabit uplink, enabling efficient data transfer to the multiplier. The CU2508 then allocates the data to the appropriate 100BASE-TX port based on an analysis of a frame prefix and dispatches them with microsecond precision.
This port multiplier is ideal for applications requiring multiple Ethernet ports that need to be realized outside the PC. It is supported by TwinCAT, eliminating the need for additional network ports on the PC. For demanding applications, an EtherCAT installation can be distributed or expanded to up to eight lines with the CU2508, significantly enhancing performance.
The CU2508 also supports Ethernet TCP/IP and real-time protocols such as EtherCAT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and others, depending on the driver. It features eight 100 Mbit/s Ethernet ports and one 1 Gbit/s uplink, with an RJ45 Ethernet interface. The device can handle cable lengths of up to 100 meters of twisted pair and supports data transfer rates of 100BASE-TX and 1 Gbit/s.
Equipped with LED indicators for hardware diagnosis and a power supply of 24 volts, the Beckhoff CU2508 Ethernet port multiplier is a robust and reliable solution for expanding and enhancing your network connectivity.
This port multiplier is ideal for applications requiring multiple Ethernet ports that need to be realized outside the PC. It is supported by TwinCAT, eliminating the need for additional network ports on the PC. For demanding applications, an EtherCAT installation can be distributed or expanded to up to eight lines with the CU2508, significantly enhancing performance.
The CU2508 also supports Ethernet TCP/IP and real-time protocols such as EtherCAT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and others, depending on the driver. It features eight 100 Mbit/s Ethernet ports and one 1 Gbit/s uplink, with an RJ45 Ethernet interface. The device can handle cable lengths of up to 100 meters of twisted pair and supports data transfer rates of 100BASE-TX and 1 Gbit/s.
Equipped with LED indicators for hardware diagnosis and a power supply of 24 volts, the Beckhoff CU2508 Ethernet port multiplier is a robust and reliable solution for expanding and enhancing your network connectivity.
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Part Number | CU2508 |
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff |
| Description | Ethernet Port Multiplier |
| Protocol | Ethernet TCP/IP; Real-time protocols: EtherCAT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and others (depending on driver) |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 8 x 100 Mbit/s and 1 x 1 Gbit/s (uplink) |
| Ethernet Interface | RJ45 |
| Cable Length | Up to 100 m twisted pair |
| Data Transfer Rates | 100BASE-TX and 1 Gbit/s |
| Hardware Diagnosis | LEDs |
| Power Supply | 24 (18 |
| Commodity Code | 851762 |
What is the function of this Ethernet port multiplier?
The Ethernet port multiplier allows the connection of eight independent Ethernet networks. It is connected to the PC via a gigabit uplink, offering high-performance data transfer to the multiplier. The data is then allocated to the relevant 100BASE-TX port based on an analysis of a frame prefix and sent time-controlled with µs precision.
What are the technical specifications of this part?
This part supports Ethernet TCP/IP and real-time protocols such as EtherCAT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and others, depending on the driver. It has eight Ethernet ports of 100 Mbit/s and one of 1 Gbit/s (uplink). The Ethernet interface is RJ45 and it supports cable lengths up to 100 m twisted pair. The data transfer rates are 100BASE-TX and 1 Gbit/s.
What are the applications of this part?
The CU2508 is used in applications where several Ethernet ports are required that need to be realized outside the PC. It can be used to distribute or expand an EtherCAT installation to up to eight lines to multiply the performance. The distributed clocks of the EtherCAT lines are synchronized. An EtherCAT cable redundancy with simultaneous usage of distributed clocks can also be realized using two ports of the CU2508.
Does this part have any diagnostic features?
Yes, the CU2508 has LED indicators for hardware diagnosis.
What is the power supply requirement for this part?
This part requires a 24V power supply.
- Expanding the number of Ethernet ports on a PC for industrial automation applications.
- Enabling high-performance data transfer in real-time Ethernet networks.
- Supporting multiple independent Ethernet networks in a single system.
- Enhancing the performance of EtherCAT installations by distributing or expanding up to eight lines.
- Realizing EtherCAT cable redundancy with simultaneous usage of distributed clocks.
- Providing real-time protocols support for EtherCAT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and others.
- Synchronizing the distributed clocks of EtherCAT lines in complex network configurations.
- Facilitating applications that require multiple Ethernet ports outside the PC.
- Implementing high-demand network setups in industrial automation systems.
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