Energy chain / drag chain
PUR drag-chain types with short-pitch star-quad stranding and ≥ 85 % tinned braid endure ≥ 5 million drag-chain cycles.
Product
4-wire screened industrial hybrid Ethernet cable (ZB7000 / ZB7001) combining 100BASE-TX EtherCAT data and dual isolated 24 V DC Us/Up power (up to 3 A per rail) on one 100 Ω star-quad core with Al/PET foil, ≥ 85 % tinned copper braid, and PUR or PVC jacket.
Typical values for this cable type, based on IEC 61158 Type 12 / ETG.1030 EtherCAT P (Power + 100BASE-TX on 4 Wires) — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.
Application fit
Specify EtherCAT P ZB7000 and ZB7001 to eliminate separate sensor/actuator power cables by delivering 100 Mbps EtherCAT plus isolated Us and Up 24 V DC / 3 A rails over one M8 P-coded 4-wire cable.
PUR drag-chain types with short-pitch star-quad stranding and ≥ 85 % tinned braid endure ≥ 5 million drag-chain cycles.
Overall Al/PET foil plus ≥ 85 % tinned copper braid isolates 100BASE-TX frames and DC rails from servo inverter noise.
Compact Ø 6.5 mm (ZB7000 AWG 22) and Ø 5.1 mm (ZB7001 AWG 24) ODs cut harness bulk by 50 % across I/O and vision nodes.
Engineered for industrial drag chains and robotic arms; for heavy crane spreader baskets, use dedicated aramid-reinforced reeling cables.
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EtherCAT P Star-Quad build: 4 × AWG 22/7 or 24/7 tinned/bare copper cores (red, white, blue, yellow) around a central spline, inner bedding, Al/PET foil + Sn-Cu braid, and black jacket with red stripes.
| # | Layer | Material & reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7-wire or 19-wire stranded copper conductors | Stranded bare or tinned copper wires (AWG 22/7 [0.34 mm²] in ZB7000; AWG 24/7 [0.22 mm²] in ZB7001)Carries up to 3 A continuous 24 V DC current per pair with low IR voltage drop |
| 2 | Polyolefin / foam-skin PE Star-Quad cores | Low-loss polyolefin insulation in EtherCAT P colour code: Red (Tx+/Us), White (Tx-/GND_s), Blue (Rx-/GND_p), Yellow (Rx+/Up)Maintains 100 Ω ± 15 Ω differential impedance and low pair-to-pair capacitance |
| 3 | Inner bedding + 100 % Al/PET foil screen | Halogen-free inner filler/bedding wrapped with 100 % coverage aluminum/polyester tapeStabilises star-quad geometry during tight drag-chain bending |
| 4 | Tinned copper wire braid screen | Tinned copper wire braid (≥ 85 % optical coverage)Low transfer impedance and reliable 360° M8 P-coded shield termination |
| 5 | Black PVC or PUR sheath with red longitudinal stripes | Oil-resistant PVC (fixed) or halogen-free TMPU polyurethane (drag-chain), black with 2 red stripesVisually distinguishes EtherCAT P (power + data) from standard green PROFINET cables |
0.34 mm² conductors for longer Us/Up 24 V DC / 3 A power feeding distances and drag-chain duty
Compact 0.22 mm² conductors for tight M8 P-coded sensor/actuator drops and robot wrists
Technical data
Sizes
Engineering dimensions, impedance, propagation velocity, and electrical ratings for EtherCAT P ZB7000 / ZB7001 per IEC 61158 Type 12 / ETG.1030 EtherCAT P (Power + 100BASE-TX on 4 Wires).
| Order designation | Impedance / size | Conductor & dielectric | Wall ≈ mm | Outer Ø ≈ mm | Metal kg/km | Weight ≈ kg/km | Min. bend R fixed mm | Enquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard EtherCAT P ZB7000 / ZB7001 configurations | ||||||||
| ZB7000 Drag-Chain PUR | 1×4×AWG22/7 · 100 Ω | 0.34 mm² Star-Quad PUR | 0.90 | 6.50 | 32.0 | 58.0 | 26 | |
| ZB7001 Compact PUR | 1×4×AWG24/7 · 100 Ω | 0.22 mm² Star-Quad PUR | 0.75 | 5.10 | 22.0 | 38.0 | 21 | |
| ZB7000-PVC Fixed | 1×4×AWG22/7 · 100 Ω | 0.34 mm² Star-Quad PVC | 0.90 | 6.50 | 32.0 | 61.0 | 26 | |
| ZB7001-PVC Fixed | 1×4×AWG24/7 · 100 Ω | 0.22 mm² Star-Quad PVC | 0.75 | 5.10 | 22.0 | 40.0 | 21 | |
| ZB7000-R Torsion PUR | 1×4×AWG22/19 · 100 Ω | 19-Wire Robotic Star-Quad | 0.92 | 6.60 | 33.0 | 59.0 | 27 | |
| EtherCAT P + 2×1.5 mm² | 1×4×AWG22 + 2×1.5 | Star-Quad + Servo Power | 1.15 | 9.80 | 64.0 | 128.0 | 40 | |
| EtherCAT P + 4G2.5 mm² | 1×4×AWG22 + 4G2.5 | Star-Quad + 400V Servo | 1.30 | 12.40 | 132.0 | 225.0 | 50 | |
| ZB7001 Ultra-Flex | 1×4×AWG26/19 · 100 Ω | 0.14 mm² Sensor Patch | 0.65 | 4.60 | 17.5 | 31.0 | 19 | |
| Configuration | Max. DC R @ 20 °C Ω/km | Char. Z0 Ω | Velocity VoP / L (% or nH/m) | Dielectric test V AC rms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZB7000 Drag-Chain PUR (1×4×AWG22/7 · 100 Ω) | 57.50 | 100.0 | 67.0 | 1,500 |
| ZB7001 Compact PUR (1×4×AWG24/7 · 100 Ω) | 86.00 | 100.0 | 67.0 | 1,500 |
| ZB7000-PVC Fixed (1×4×AWG22/7 · 100 Ω) | 57.50 | 100.0 | 67.0 | 1,500 |
| ZB7001-PVC Fixed (1×4×AWG24/7 · 100 Ω) | 86.00 | 100.0 | 67.0 | 1,500 |
| ZB7000-R Torsion PUR (1×4×AWG22/19 · 100 Ω) | 59.00 | 100.0 | 66.0 | 1,500 |
| EtherCAT P + 2×1.5 mm² (1×4×AWG22 + 2×1.5) | 57.50 | 100.0 | 67.0 | 1,500 |
| EtherCAT P + 4G2.5 mm² (1×4×AWG22 + 4G2.5) | 57.50 | 100.0 | 67.0 | 2,000 |
| ZB7001 Ultra-Flex (1×4×AWG26/19 · 100 Ω) | 138.00 | 100.0 | 66.0 | 1,200 |
Quality & approvals
Routine tests on every production length, sample and type tests per batch — documented on an EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate.
| Testing & inspection | Test value / reference | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Routine tests | ||
| Characteristic impedance, return loss (VSWR) & TDR sweep | 100 % frequency-domain return loss and TDR impedance verification per IEC 61158 Type 12 / ETG.1030 EtherCAT P (Power + 100BASE-TX on 4 Wires) | Every manufactured length |
| Dielectric spark & high-voltage withstand test | 100 % in-line spark and AC/DC dielectric withstand per IEC 61158 Type 12 / ETG.1030 EtherCAT P (Power + 100BASE-TX on 4 Wires) | Every spool or drum length |
| Sample tests | ||
| Insertion loss (attenuation), velocity & capacitance check | Attenuation (dB/100m), VoP (%), and capacitance within IEC 61158 Type 12 / ETG.1030 EtherCAT P (Power + 100BASE-TX on 4 Wires) limits | Per production batch |
| Screening attenuation, transfer impedance & environmental qualification | Qualified to IEC 61158 Type 12 / ETG.1030 EtherCAT P (Power + 100BASE-TX on 4 Wires) EMC shielding, thermal, and flame/fluid criteria | Type qualification |
Marking & supply
Sheath marking
Technical documents
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