The Kollmorgen AKT-ECT-000-000 is a high-performance EtherCAT fieldbus coupler from the Advanced Kollmorgen Terminal (AKT) remote I/O system, engineered to bridge real-time EtherCAT networks with modular I/O terminal slices. Operating on a 24 VDC power supply, this head module converts high-speed Ethernet telegrams directly into local backplane communication, supplying up to 1,750 mA of 5 V logic power to up to 64 connected terminal slices. Featuring dual RJ45 ports for line and tree network topologies, 1,024-byte input/output data processing capacity, and 500 Vrms galvanic isolation, the AKT-ECT-000-000 provides deterministic sub-millisecond signal integration across Kollmorgen Automation Suite (KAS) and AKD motion systems.
Technical Details
- Model / Part Number: AKT-ECT-000-000 (AKT-ECT-000 / AKTECT000000)
- Series: Advanced Kollmorgen Terminal (AKT) / K-Bus Remote I/O
- Manufacturer: Kollmorgen
- Module Type: Real-Time EtherCAT Bus Coupler
- Communication Protocol: EtherCAT Direct Mode (100 Mbaud / 100BASE-TX)
- Bus Interface: 2 × RJ45 ports (In / Out for line topology daisy-chaining)
- Supply Voltage: 24 VDC (-15% / +20%)
- Standard Bus Logic Current: 1,750 mA max (5 V backplane logic supply)
- Power Contact Capacity: 24 VDC max / 10 A max
- Process Image Data Width: 1,024 Bytes Input / 1,024 Bytes Output
- Max Connected Slices: Up to 64 I/O terminal slices per coupler block
- Electrical Isolation: 500 Vrms (between field power, logic supply, and EtherCAT network)
- Mounting & Enclosure: 35 mm DIN Rail (EN 60715) | IP20 Protection Rating
Key Features
- Dual RJ45 100BASE-TX Ethernet ports enable seamless inline daisy-chain topology without requiring external Ethernet switches.
- High-capacity 1,750 mA internal bus supply powers extensive local configurations of digital, analog, and functional I/O slices.
- Direct 100 Mbaud EtherCAT communication delivers ultra-low cycle times and deterministic data exchange for motion loops.
- Integrated 10 A power feed contacts pass 24 VDC field power directly to adjacent output and actuator terminals.
- Galvanic 500 Vrms isolation protects master controllers and internal logic from field-level noise and voltage spikes.
Applications
- Distributed remote I/O expansion in Kollmorgen Automation Suite (KAS) PCMM and PDMM multi-axis controllers.
- High-speed packaging lines, automated labeling machines, and conveyor sorting systems.
- Robotic cell control, CNC tooling stations, and automated assembly equipment requiring deterministic I/O polling.
- General industrial machine automation utilizing DIN-rail mounted EtherCAT I/O architectures.
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