Managed Ethernet switch module AS-C6

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Product Overview
The AS-C6 EtherCAT branch switch converts simple linear topologies into multi-level star and tree topologies for complex on-site control architectures. It provides multiple downstream outputs and isolates branch disruptions so that a device failure, plug-in or plug-out on one branch does not interrupt other branches.

Product Features

• 1 IN, 5 OUT: IN1 is the EtherCAT input port connected to the upstream EtherCAT master.
• OUT2–OUT6 are EtherCAT output ports for downstream EtherCAT slave devices.
• Output port priority: OUT2 > OUT3 > OUT4 > OUT5 > OUT6. Slave devices on a higher-priority branch take precedence over devices on lower-priority branches when implementing multi-level topologies.

• Easily implement star topology structures
• Easily implement tree topology structures

Reliability and Compatibility

• Branch connections are isolated; failure of one branch does not affect other branches.
• The AS-C6 features an aluminum housing to enhance electromagnetic immunity in industrial environments.
• Broad compatibility with mainstream PLC masters, including Beckhoff, Omron, Codesys series, and XDH series master stations.

Technical Specifications

• Model: AS-C6 (EtherCAT branch switch)
• Supported topologies: multi-level star, star, tree
• Ports: 1 EtherCAT input (IN1) and 5 EtherCAT outputs (OUT2–OUT6)
• Output port priority: OUT2 > OUT3 > OUT4 > OUT5 > OUT6
• Branch independence: branch connection statuses do not interfere; branch failure does not affect others
• Housing: aluminum for improved anti-interference
• Compatibility: Beckhoff, Omron, Codesys series PLC masters and XDH series master stations