Integration

Bus topology, wiring, and protocol setup.

All TK actuators support EtherCAT and CANopen on the same board. ROS 2 micro-ROS node is included in the firmware package. This guide covers connector pinouts, bus topology, power budget, and protocol configuration.

EtherCAT + CANopen
Dual fieldbus on same PCB
micro-ROS native
ROS 2 node included, no bridging
48 VDC nominal
Single supply rail, all models

Protocol Guides

Choose your fieldbus

Hardware Reference

Connector pinouts & power

M12 A-Code 8-pin (EtherCAT)

PinSignalDescription
1TX+EtherCAT transmit positive
2TX-EtherCAT transmit negative
3RX+EtherCAT receive positive
4RX-EtherCAT receive negative
5PWR+48 VDC supply
6PWR-Power ground
7STO_ASafe torque off channel A
8STO_BSafe torque off channel B

Power Budget

ModelNominalPeakStandby
TK-12055 W180 W3.2 W
TK-240120 W380 W4.8 W
TK-480240 W720 W7.1 W

All models: 48 VDC nominal ± 10%. Supply must support inrush > 3× nominal for 50 ms.

Questions about integration? Talk to our firmware team.

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