Turck's NIC-Q86-ETH inductive Ethernet multiprotocol coupler is opening up the possible range of application fields for contactless power and data transmission. The coupler transmits up to 50 W of power as well as 100 Mbit/s full duplex latency-free (<1 µs) data in all Ethernet protocols. This makes the new system the ideal interface between moving components or mobile applications and machine parts for particularly high real-time, performance or data rate requirements, especially when they are connected via Turck's multiprotocol and EtherCAT I/O modules and controllers that operate automatically in Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP and EtherCAT networks. Turck continues to offer the compact and robust NIC couplers with IO-Link COM3 and 230.4 kbit/s for applications in the IO-Link environment and for up to 18 watts of power.
Transmission up to 10 mm distance
The Fast Startup function (ramp-up time: 450 ms) enables the coupler to be used optimally in applications with frequent tool changes or production processes with fast cycle times. The combination of IP65 protection, the maximum transmission distance of 10 mm and the independence of the transmitted Ethernet protocol makes the NIC an efficient solution for OEMs and users with changing system requirements. A coupler set consists of a primary and a secondary part (NICP/NICS-Q86-ETH). Both parts can also be dynamically coupled with any other primary or secondary parts.
Typical areas of application for the couplers are mobile load carriers, rotary indexing tables, rotating tools or mobile pick-to-light systems.
