BECKHOFF CU2608 User Manual

Documentation for

CU2608

8-Port Ethernet switch with IP67 protection class

Version: 1.0.0
Date: 2014-07-23

Table of contents

Table of contents

CU2608 - Ethernet Switch (IP67)

1. Foreword 1

Notes on the documentation 1
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Documentation issue status 3

2. Product overview 4

Introduction 4
Baiscs of the functionality 5
Technical data 6

3. Mounting and cabling 7

Dimensions 7
Mounting 8
Nut torque for connectors 9
Ethernet cable 10
Power cables 12
Power cable conductor losses 13
Status LEDs 14

4. Appendix 16

General operating conditions 16
Accessories 17
Support and Service 18

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Foreword

1. Foreword

Notes on the documentation

This description is only intended for the use of trained specialists in control and automatio n engineering who are
familiar with the applicable national standards.
It is essential that the following notes and explanations are followed when installing an d commissioning these
components.

The responsible staff must ensure that the application or use of the products described satisfy all the requirements for
safety, including all the relevant laws, regulations, guidelines and standards.

Disclaimer

The documentation has been prepared with care. The products described are, however, constantly under
development.
For that reason the documentation is not in every case checked for consistency with performance data, standards or
other characteristics.
In the event that it contains technical or editorial errors, we retain the right to make alterations at any time and without
warning.
No claims for the modification of products that have already been supplied may be made on the basis of the data,
diagrams and descriptions in this documentation.

Trademarks

Beckhoff®, TwinCAT®, EtherCAT®, Safety over EtherCAT®, TwinSAFE®, XFC® and XTS® are registered trademarks
of and licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH.
Other designations used in this publication may be trademarks whose use by third parties for their own purposes
could violate the rights of the owners.

Patent Pending

The EtherCAT Technology is covered, including but not limited to the following patent applications and patents:
EP1590927, EP1789857, DE102004044764, DE102007017835
with corresponding applications or registrations in various other countries.

The TwinCAT Technology is covered, including but not limited to the following patent applications and patents:
EP0851348, US6167425 with corresponding applications or registratio ns in various other countries.

Copyright

© Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Germany.
The reproduction, distribution and utilization of this document as well as the communication of its contents to others
without express authorization are prohibited.
Offenders will be held liable for the payment of damages. All rights reserved in the event of the grant of a patent,
utility model or design.

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Foreword

Safety instructions

Safety rules

Consider the following safety instructions and descriptions!
Product specific safety instructions are to be found on the following pages or in the areas mounting, wiring,
commissioning etc.

Disclaimer

All the components are supplied in particular hardware and software configurations appropriate for the application.
Modifications to hardware or software configurations other than those described in the documentation are not
permitted, and nullify the liability of Beckhoff Automation GmbH.

Personnel qualification

This description is only intended for the use of trained specialists in control, automation a nd drive engineering who
are familiar with the applicable national standards.

Description of symbols

The following symbols with a adjoining safety advise or notice are used in this documentation. You have to read the
safety advices carefully and adhere them strictly!

Acute risk of injury!

If you do not adhere the safety advise adjoining this symbol, there is immediate danger to
life and health of individuals!

DANGER

Risk of injury!

If you do not adhere the safety advise adjoining this symbol, there is danger to life and
health of individuals!

WARNING

Hazard to individuals!

If you do not adhere the safety advise adjoining this symbol, there is obvious hazard to
individuals!

CAUTION

Hazard to devices and environment

If you do not adhere the notice adjoining this symbol, there is obvious hazard to materials
and environment.

Attention

Note or pointer

This symbol indicates information that contributes to better understanding.

Note

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Foreword

Documentation issue status

Version Comment

1.0.0 first release (technical data updated)

0.5.0 preliminary

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