Communication Unit EtherNet/IP™ Compatible NU-EP1A

Name: Communication Unit EtherNet/IP™ Compatible - NU-EP1A
Brand: KEYENCE

NU-EP1A - Communication Unit EtherNet/IP™ Compatible

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Specifications

Model		NU-EP1A
Name		EtherNet/IP Compatible Network Unit
Ethernet Specifications	Compliant standards	IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T) IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX) IEEE802.3af (Power over Ethernet , Class 3)
	Transmission rate	10 Mbps (10BASE-T) 100 Mbps (100BASE-TX)
	Transmission media	STP cable or Category 3 or higher UTP cable (10BASE-T) ^*1 STP cable or Category 5 or higher UTP cable (100BASE-TX)
	Maximum cable length	100 m (Distance between NU-EP1A and Ethernet switch)
	Max. number of connection stages	4 (10BASE-T) 2 (100BASE-TX)
EtherNet/IP™	Compliant functions	Cyclic communication Compatible with UCMM and Class 3 messaging (Explicit messaging)
	Number of connections	32
	RPI (Transmission cycle)	0.5 to 10000 ms (0.5 ms unit)
	Tolerable communication bandwidth for cyclic communication	6000 pps
	Conformance test	Compatible with CT21
Sensor connection	Connectable sensors	Sensor amplifiers with N-bus support ^*2
	Number of connectable units	16 units max ^*3
	Power supply	Power is supplied from NU-EP1A via wiring-saving connector.
	Allowable passing current	Overall 1200 mA or less ^*4
	Power during PoE power receiving	Supply voltage: 24V±10%, supply current: 360 mA or less ^5^6
Indicator lamp		Link/activity indicator (LINK/ACT): Green LED Module status indicator (MS): 2-color (green/red) LED Network status indicator (NS): 2-color (green/red) LED Sensor communication indicator (D-bus) 2-color (green/red) LED
Power voltage		24 VDC ±10%, ripple (p-p) 10% or less, (with power supply connector) 48 VDC (Max. 57 VDC) (During PoE power receiving)
Power consumption		1500 mW or less (at 24 V 60 mA max) ^*7
Environmental resistance	Pollution degree	2
	Ambient temperature	-20 to 55 °C (no freezing)
	Relative humidity	35 to 85% RH (no condensation)
	Vibration resistance	10 to 55 Hz compound amplitude 1.5 mm, 2 hours each in X, Y, Z directions
Material		Main unit case: Polycarbonate Power supply connector: Polyamide (plug), PBT (socket)
Weight		Approx. 80 g (including connectors)
^1 When using the power PoE power receiving function, use the STP cable or Category 5 or higher UTP cable. ^2 "N-bus" is the name of KEYENCE's wiring-saving system for sensor amplifiers. ^3 Varies with the sensor amplifiers connected. ^4 Current value which, when supplying power from the power supply connector, can be supplied to the NU-EP1A or to a sensor amplifier unit connected to NU-EP1A. ^5 Power which can be supplied to sensor amplifier when using the PoE power receiving function. ^6 Varies according to the working ambient temperature. (-20 to 45°C: 360mA or less, 45 to 50 °C: 260mA or less, 50 to 55 °C: 140mA or less) ^*7 Does not include power supplied to connected sensor amplifier.

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