ZK7000-0101-0030 by Beckhoff

The ZK7000-0101-0030 motor cable is produced by Beckhoff within the ZK Motor Cables series. It serves EtherCAT P layouts where low-voltage supply and real-time fieldbus data share one line. Factory-molded connectors on each end create a ready-to-use link between a servo drive and remote sensors or actuators, maintaining the correct pin assignment without manual crimping. The cable's male-to-male topology and M8 interface connect directly to Beckhoff IP67 I/O boxes and panel feed-through adapters in industrial automation.

The cable length of 3.0 m allows routing between a cabinet feed-through and a motor without excess slack, while the compact M8 circular connectors save panel space on drives and sensors. The connectors use EtherCAT-P coding, ensuring the keyed inserts align with devices that combine a 24 V supply and 100 Mbit data transmission on the same four contacts. Inside the jacket, a 1×4×AWG22 conductor set provides a data conductor cross-section of 0.34 mm², matching the impedance required for deterministic fieldbus signaling. An ingress protection rating of IP65/IP67 keeps the interface sealed against dust and washdown fluids when the molded coupling nuts are tightened. Because the assembly is suitable for drag-chain use, it can move with dynamic axes, while mechanical coding 1 helps prevent mismating.

For power distribution, the copper pairs support a continuous load of 3 A at 40 °C, which covers the 24 V auxiliary devices used in the hybrid bus system. The insulation withstands up to 50 V AC/60 V DC, so short feeder distances do not require additional overvoltage protection. A halogen-free, abrasion-resistant PUR sheath allows millions of flexing cycles without surface cracking. Each plug face has 4 pins assigned to the US and UP rails, carrying US 24 V DC and UP 24 V DC without additional conductors. The keyed interface maintains a consistent orientation whenever the cable is disconnected and reconnected.