ElmoMC ExtrIQ Gold Line Servo Drives-Gold Panther - Manual (Page 59)

Gold Panther Installation Guide
MAN-G-PANIG-EC (Ver. 1.000)
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5.5.5. EtherCAT/Ethernet Line Interface
Ethernet transceivers require either isolation transformers or capacitor coupling for proper
functioning. The Gold Panther unit does not include such isolation, therefore you must take this into
consideration when designing the integration board.
In Sections 5.5.3 and 5.5.4, a schematic connection with a standard RJ-45 connector that includes
transformer isolation is described.
Other recommended connection options are:
• Gold Panther to an RJ-45 connector without an integrated magnetic isolation (e.g., M12
connectors) – an isolation transformer is required.
• Connecting two EtherCAT ports on the same board can be done using capacitive coupling or
transformer coupling.
For more detailed explanations, including layout recommendations and component selection
guidelines contact Elmo’s technical support.