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Keyence DL-EC1A Network Communication Unit (Genuine, Sourced to Order)
Genuine Keyence DL-EC1A network communication unit sourced to order - EtherCAT open-network unit linking up to 15 D-bus sensor amplifiers (GT2 series) for drastic wiring savings and batch setting read/write. Supplied by InverterPLC as an independent seller, no
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Product overview
Genuine Keyence DL-EC1A network communication unit sourced to order - EtherCAT open-network unit linking up to 15 D-bus sensor amplifiers (GT2 series) for drastic wiring savings and batch setting read/write. Supplied by InverterPLC as an independent seller, not an authorised Keyence distributor; the 12-month warranty is our own seller warranty, not the manufacturer's.
Technical specifications
| Model | Keyence DL-EC1A |
| Product type | Network communication unit, DL series (EtherCAT) |
| Connectable sensors | Sensor amplifiers with D-bus support (D-bus is KEYENCE's wiring-saving system for sensor amplifiers) |
| Connectable units | 15 units max. (varies with connected sensor amplifiers) |
| Ethernet standard | IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX) |
| Transmission speed | 100 Mbps (100BASE-TX) |
| Transmission media | Category 5e or higher STP cable |
| Distance between nodes | 100 m |
| Communication port | RJ-45 x 2 |
| EtherCAT functions | Process data object communication (cyclic), mailbox communication (message), CoE compatible, Explicit Device Identification |
| Conformance test | Complies with V2.0.42 |
| Indicator lamps | Power (PWR) green / RUN green / ERR red / D-bus 2-color green-red / Link-activity green |
| Power supply | 20 to 30 VDC incl. 10% ripple (P-P), supplied from the connected sensor amplifiers |
| Power consumption | 2,100 mW or less (70 mA max at 30 V) |
| Pollution degree | 2 |
| Operating temperature | -20 to +55 degrees C (no freezing) |
| Relative humidity | 35 to 85% RH (no condensation) |
| Vibration | 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5 mm double amplitude, 2 hours each in X/Y/Z |
| Case material | Polycarbonate |
| Weight | Approx. 70 g (including connectors) |
| Condition | Brand-new genuine Keyence unit, sourced to order; lead time confirmed at quotation (typically 1-3 weeks), inspected before shipment |
| Warranty | 12-month seller warranty provided by InverterPLC |
| Listing note | Supplied as a genuine unit sourced to order by an independent seller. We are not an authorised Keyence distributor; Keyence is a registered trademark of its owner and no OEM warranty is implied. |
| Image note | photos on this page are the manufacturer marketing materials (copyright KEYENCE Corporation), shown for product identification only. |
Why the DL series cuts wiring work drastically
Open field network for GT2 series amplifiers (per KEYENCE official materials):
- Wiring example: a group of 10 main + expansion amplifiers outputting HH / High / Go / Low / LL (5 signals each) to a PLC needs 52 wires; over the DL series the same group needs only 3 wires (main unit power + communication cable)
- Batch data communication: up to 15 connectable amplifier units - read all measurement data at once, or rewrite settings from a PC / PLC to cut changeover time
- EtherCAT ready: cyclic (process data object) and mailbox (message) communication, CoE compatible, conformance V2.0.42, dual RJ-45 ports for daisy-chaining
- Other DL variants exist: DL-RS1A (RS-232C), DL-RB1A (BCD), DL-PN1 (PROFINET), DL-PD1 (PROFIBUS DP), DL-EP1 (EtherNet/IP), DL-DN1 (DeviceNet) - this listing is the EtherCAT model DL-EC1A
Note: DL-EC1A is powered from the connected sensor amplifier (20-30 VDC) - it attaches to the D-bus side of GT2 series amplifiers and bridges them to your EtherCAT master.
FAQ
Q: Which amplifiers can the DL-EC1A connect to?
A: Sensor amplifiers with D-bus support - in practice the KEYENCE GT2 series digital contact sensor amplifiers. Up to 15 sensor units can be linked in one group (varies with the amplifiers used).
Q: Does the DL-EC1A need its own power supply?
A: No separate power wiring is required: the unit is supplied from the connected sensor amplifiers (20-30 VDC including 10% ripple). Only the EtherCAT communication cable (STP Cat5e or better, RJ-45 x 2) goes to your network.
Q: What is the lead time for the DL-EC1A?
A: This is a genuine unit sourced to order. Lead time is confirmed at quotation, typically 1-3 weeks, and every unit is inspected before shipment.
Typical applications
- EtherCAT networking for GT2 series amplifiers, drastic wiring savings (52 signal wires down to 3), batch reading and rewriting of amplifier settings, centralized PC/PLC monitoring
Model listing
| Model supplied | Our part & fitment note |
|---|---|
| Keyence DL Series | Original stock part — this listing. Same references as the unit you remove; we check the nameplate revision with you before shipment. |
Supplied as genuine stock as an independent seller — we are not an authorised distributor and no OEM warranty is implied. Send us a photo of your nameplate and we will confirm the exact revision before shipment.
Warranty & shipping
- Warranty: 12 months against manufacturing defects from delivery date.
- Dispatch: current lead time confirmed by email before payment (typically 1–3 weeks)
- Shipping: worldwide by express courier (DHL / FedEx / UPS) or consolidated sea / air freight.
- Power supply: suitable for 50/60 Hz networks; tropicalized build with conformal coating for humidity and salt fog.
- Terms: MOQ negotiable, data sheet and exact lead time confirmed before payment.
Why buyers choose us
- Original stock part — not an aftermarket substitute
- Nameplate and revision checked against your order before shipment
- Inspected and packed for export; photos of the actual unit on request
- 12-month seller warranty and worldwide shipping
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