{"product_id":"nu-ep1-keyence-ethernet-network-unit-poe","title":"NU-EP1 Keyence EtherNet Network Unit PoE","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNU-EP1 Keyence EtherNet\/IP Network Communication Unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keyence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNU-EP1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e NU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet:\u003c\/strong\u003e IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T) and 802.3u (100BASE-TX), 802.3af PoE Class 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 m maximum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtocols:\u003c\/strong\u003e EtherNet\/IP cyclic (implicit) and message (explicit), UCMM and Class 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64 maximum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRPI:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 to 10,000 ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensor connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e N-bus compatible amplifiers, 16 units maximum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassing current:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,200 mA or less total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupply voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 VDC +\/-10% via power connector; 48 VDC to 57 VDC during PoE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,500 mW or less (60 mA at 24 V, excluding sensor current)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e -20 to +55 °C, no freezing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelative humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35 to 85% RH, no 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across all amplifiers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire 24 VDC to the power connector, or draw power through PoE instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the requested packet interval between 0.5 and 10,000 ms in your PLC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify that ambient temperature stays within \u003cspan style=\"color: #c0392b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-20 to +55 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse shielded Ethernet cable no longer than 100 m for stable links.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Performance Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNU-EP1\u003c\/strong\u003e supports \u003cspan style=\"color: #c0392b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e64 simultaneous EtherNet\/IP connections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for flexible network design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoE Class 3 operation removes the need for a separate power run in many installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCyclic and message communication cover fast control data and configuration reads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe unit handles up to \u003cspan style=\"color: #c0392b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 N-bus amplifiers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with a single wiring-saving connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow power draw of 1,500 mW or less keeps cabinet heat minimal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wide operating range of -20 to +55 °C suits harsh factory floors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumidity tolerance of 35 to 85% RH supports most industrial environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Keyence \u003cstrong\u003eNU-EP1\u003c\/strong\u003e network communication unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnectors as supplied with the unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal manufacturer 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