Keyence NQ-EC8L

8-Port EtherCAT® compatible IO-Link Master Module.

MPN: NQ-EC8L
Category: Network Communication Module

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What is the Keyence NQ-EC8L?

8-Port EtherCAT® compatible IO-Link Master Module. NQ-EC8L. Series: Network Communication Module. Series code: NQ series

Specifications

Model Name	8-Port EtherCAT® compatible IO-Link Master Module
Model Code	NQ-EC8L
Series Title	Network Communication Module
Series Code	NQ series
Data Sheet URL	https://www.keyence.com/download/download/confirmation/?dlSeriesId=WS_SR57354&dlModelId=PM_268EC8L&dlSiteId=1&dlLanguageId=en-US&dlLangType=en-US
CAD URL	https://www.keyence.com/products/sensor/network-communication/nq/downloads/?mode=cd&modelId=PM_268EC8L
Manuals URL	https://www.keyence.com/products/sensor/network-communication/nq/downloads/?mode=ma&modelId=PM_268EC8L
Model	NQ-EC8L
Network Specifications - Compatible Networks	EtherCAT®
Network Specifications - Communication Speed	100 Mbps
Network Specifications - Connector	M12 4-pin female D-code
Power Supply Specifications - Connector Type	Power supply port IN: M12 5-pin male L-codePower supply port OUT: M12 5-pin female L-code
Power Supply Specifications - Power Voltage	18 to 30 VDC(During IO-Link communication: 20.4 V to 28.8 V)
Power Supply Specifications - Allowable Current	V1 and V2: max. 9 A eachV1 and V2: 11 A in total
Power Supply Specifications - Current Consumption	V1: max. 180 mAV2: max. 90 mA
Sensor Connection Specifications - Connector Type	M12 5-pin female A-code
Sensor Connection Specifications - V1 Power Supply Capacity	Ports 1 and 5: Each port max. 4 A, with short-circuit protectionPorts 2 to 4, 6 to 8: Each port max. 2 A, with short-circuit protection
Sensor Connection Specifications - V2 Power Supply Capacity	Ports 5 and 6: Each port max. 4 A, with short-circuit protectionPorts 7 and 8: Each port max. 2 A, with short-circuit protection
IO-Link Specifications - Number of Connectable Devices	8
IO-Link Specifications - Compliant Standards	Ver1.1
IO-Link Specifications - Transmission Speed	COM1: 4.8 kbpsCOM2: 38.4 kbpsCOM3: 230.4 kbps
IO-Link Specifications - Port type	Ports 1 to 4: Class APorts 5 to 8: Class B
IO-Link Specifications - Process Data Size	Input: Max. 32 bytes/Output: Max. 32 bytes
Digital Input (DI) Specifications - Number of Inputs	Max. 12 (when using DI mode)
Digital Input (DI) Specifications - Input Type	PNP
Digital Input (DI) Specifications - ON Voltage/ON Current	11 V or higher/2 mA or higher
Digital Input (DI) Specifications - OFF Voltage/OFF Current	Less than 5 V/less than 1.5 mA
Digital Input (DI) Specifications - Input Current	Pin 2: approx. 7 mA, Pin 4: approx. 12 mA
Digital Output (DO) Specifications - Number of Outputs	Max. 4
Digital Output (DO) Specifications - Output Type	PNP
Digital Output (DO) Specifications - Maximum Load Current	Each port max. 2 A
Digital Output (DO) Specifications - Short-Circuit Protection Circuit	Yes
Digital Output (DO) Specifications - Leakage Current	0.1 mA or lower
Digital Output (DO) Specifications - Residual Voltage	1 V or lower
Environmental resistance - Enclosure rating	IP65/IP67/IP69K
Environmental resistance - Ambient temperature	-40°C to +70°C -40°F to +158°F (no freezing)
Environmental resistance - Vibration resistance	5 to 150 Hz/20 G/10 sweeps each in X, Y, and Z axes
Environmental resistance - Shock resistance	15 G/11 ms/3 times each in X, Y, and Z axes
Case Material	Housing: PA6-GF30Device ID settings switch cover: PEIConnector: SUS303
Weight	Approx. 530 g 18.69 oz

NQ-EC8L: frequently asked questions

When can NQ-EC8L be shipped?

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Can I pick up NQ-EC8L in person?

Local pickup from our Groningen, Netherlands warehouse may be possible — contact us before ordering to check availability and arrange a collection time.

Is express delivery available?

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