The One Cable Automation (OCA) concept is based on a single EtherCAT P cable that integrates communication and power supply and enables end-to-end connection of components, terminal boxes and machine modules. With a uniform design across all sizes, the ECP and ENP connector families for OCA are available for all applications ranging from 24 V DC at the I/O level up to drives with 400 V AC or 630 V AC/850 V DC and 72 A.

This combination of power supply, signal communication, and data communication in a single connector is available in application-specific sizes and performance classes. Through this single-cable solution, users can integrate pioneering technology into their systems today and tap into the potential savings that this opens up. The system boasts not only a smaller footprint, but also less need for storage space, shorter installation and laying times, less potential for errors, and lower maintenance and procurement expenditure. The range of hybrid connectors includes an integrated connection concept for EtherCAT/Ethernet and EtherCAT P technology, with connectors/flanges available in sizes B12, B17, B23, and B40.