{"product_id":"ek1914-beckhoff-ethercat-coupler-with-integrated-digital-standard-and-safety-i-os","title":"BECKHOFF EtherCAT Coupler With Integrated Digital Standard And Safety I\/Os - EK1914","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBECKHOFF EtherCAT Coupler With Integrated Digital Standard And Safety I\/Os - EK1914\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EK1914 by BECKHOFF is an EtherCAT Coupler featuring integrated digital standard and safety I\/Os. It enables seamless communication and control within industrial automation systems, enhancing efficiency and safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;}\n.tg td{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg th{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  font-weight:normal;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg .tg-6v43{background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.tg .tg-y0hg{background-color:#ffffff;text-align:left;vertical-align:middle}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tg\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-6v43\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-y0hg\"\u003eNew \/ Never Used Surplus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-6v43\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-y0hg\"\u003eBECKHOFF\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-6v43\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-y0hg\"\u003ePLCs\/Machine Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-6v43\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eSubcategory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-y0hg\"\u003ePLC Module\/Rack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-6v43\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-y0hg\"\u003eEK1914\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-6v43\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eMax. Output Current\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-y0hg\"\u003e0.5 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-6v43\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eCurrent Consumption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-y0hg\"\u003e72 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-6v43\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eNumber of Digital Inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-y0hg\"\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-6v43\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eNumber of Digital Outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-y0hg\"\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-6v43\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eProtection Class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-y0hg\"\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-6v43\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eStatus Display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-y0hg\"\u003e16 LEDs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-6v43\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eReaction Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-y0hg\"\u003e4 ms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-6v43\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eInput Filter of Standard Inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-y0hg\"\u003e500 µs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-6v43\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eOutput Current per Standard Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-y0hg\"\u003e0.5 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-6v43\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eE-bus Power Supply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-y0hg\"\u003emax. 500 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInformation About EK1914\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"The EK1914 EtherCAT coupler combines the functionalities of the EK1100 EtherCAT coupler with standard and safe digital I\/Os. This results in a compact design that is especially suitable for applications with a low number of I\/Os.\\n\\nLike the EK1100, the EK1914 can be extended with all EL\/ES terminals. The EK1914 has four digital inputs and four digital outputs, as well as two fail-safe inputs and two fail-safe outputs. The safe input and output signals are exchanged with a TwinSAFE Logic-capable component via FSoE.\\n\\nThe EK1914 has safety parameters to adapt the functionality specifically to the respective safety-oriented requirements (e.g., 1-channel evaluation vs. 2-channel evaluation of the inputs, testing of the individual channels).\\n\\nIn addition, standard outputs can be activated for the EK1914. As a result, corresponding standard outputs are available in parallel with and internally ANDed with the safe outputs of the EK1914. The safe output signals, which are controlled by a TwinSAFE Logic, thus issue the safe release for the standard signals, which can then be triggered by the non-safety oriented control system independently of the cycle of the safety controller and FSoE. This allows faster switching times of the outputs, provided that the safety controller issues the necessary release for the output.\\n\\nThe safety parameters are not stored directly on the component, but are transmitted to the input terminal via a TwinSAFE Logic-capable component when the safety application is started. This simplifies service procedures, because in this case the component can simply be replaced. The safety-relevant parameters are transferred to the new component when the safety application is restarted.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":705,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"9\":0,\"10\":1,\"12\":0}'\u003eThe EK1914 EtherCAT coupler combines the functionalities of the EK1100 EtherCAT coupler with standard and safe digital I\/Os. This results in a compact design that is especially suitable for applications with a low number of I\/Os.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike the EK1100, the EK1914 can be extended with all EL\/ES terminals. The EK1914 has four digital inputs and four digital outputs, as well as two fail-safe inputs and two fail-safe outputs. The safe input and output signals are exchanged with a TwinSAFE Logic-capable component via FSoE.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe EK1914 has safety parameters to adapt the functionality specifically to the respective safety-oriented requirements (e.g., 1-channel evaluation vs. 2-channel evaluation of the inputs, testing of the individual channels).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition, standard outputs can be activated for the EK1914. As a result, corresponding standard outputs are available in parallel with and internally ANDed with the safe outputs of the EK1914. The safe output signals, which are controlled by a TwinSAFE Logic, thus issue the safe release for the standard signals, which can then be triggered by the non-safety oriented control system independently of the cycle of the safety controller and FSoE. This allows faster switching times of the outputs, provided that the safety controller issues the necessary release for the output.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe safety parameters are not stored directly on the component, but are transmitted to the input terminal via a TwinSAFE Logic-capable component when the safety application is started. This simplifies service procedures, because in this case the component can simply be replaced. The safety-relevant parameters are transferred to the new component when the safety application is restarted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpecial features:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEtherCAT coupler with integrated I\/Os (standard and safety)\u003cbr\u003etwo safe inputs\u003cbr\u003etwo safe outputs\u003cbr\u003ecross-circuit detection\u003cbr\u003e1-channel vs. 2-channel evaluation directly on the component\u003cbr\u003etesting of the input channels can be activated individually\u003cbr\u003eStandard outputs can be activated with integrated ANDing with a safe output signal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer information\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"1:1-1:199\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff\u003c\/strong\u003e Automation is a German manufacturer of open automation systems, including industrial PCs, I\/O and fieldbus components, drive technology, automation software, and hardware for machine vision. Beckhoff is known for its innovative and reliable automation technology, which is used in a wide range of industries. The company is committed to providing customers with the best possible automation solutions to help them succeed in their businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"108\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"108\"\u003eWhat Our Experts Think\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"691\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"235\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"235\" class=\"\"\u003eHigh Performance: Beckhoff control systems offer powerful computing capabilities for demanding industrial automation tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"338\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"338\" class=\"\"\u003eEnergy-Efficient: Designed with optimized power usage to support sustainable, low-energy operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"458\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"458\" class=\"\"\u003eDurable \u0026amp; Reliable: Built to withstand harsh industrial environments with high-quality components and rugged designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"575\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"575\" class=\"\"\u003eQuiet Operation: Fanless or low-noise cooling systems in many models ensure minimal disruption in sensitive areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"691\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"691\" class=\"\"\u003eEasy Installation: Modular design allows for quick and flexible setup in a wide range of industrial applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"700\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"700\"\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"888\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eQ: What is Beckhoff equipment used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"748\"\u003eA: Beckhoff products are used for industrial automation, providing control, motion, and communication solutions for a variety of industries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"1117\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eQ: What features are included in Beckhoff automation systems?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eA: Features include high-performance CPUs, modular I\/O systems, compact form factors, and support for leading industrial communication standards like EtherCAT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1286\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eQ: Are Beckhoff products energy-efficient?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eA: Yes, many Beckhoff systems are designed to reduce energy consumption while maintaining high-speed, precise control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1498\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003eQ: How does Beckhoff compare to other automation brands?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eA: Beckhoff stands out for its open automation systems, flexible designs, and strong performance in both small and large-scale industrial projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eMaintenance Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1614\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1614\" class=\"\"\u003eKeep Units Clean: Regularly remove dust and debris from ventilation openings and surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1698\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1698\" class=\"\"\u003eCheck Connections: Inspect cables and connectors periodically for wear or damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1805\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1805\" class=\"\"\u003eMonitor Software Updates: Keep firmware and software updated to ensure optimal performance and security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1916\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1916\" class=\"\"\u003eTemperature Control: Ensure devices are operated within recommended temperature ranges to avoid overheating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"2020\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"2020\" class=\"\"\u003eAnnual System Check: Have a technician perform a full inspection and preventive maintenance annually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57109318926667,"sku":"EK1914","price":419.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/8413\/8291\/files\/EK1914.webp?v=1777021628","url":"https:\/\/provolleyballshorts.com\/products\/ek1914-beckhoff-ethercat-coupler-with-integrated-digital-standard-and-safety-i-os","provider":"Pro Volleyball Shorts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}