What is Ethernet slip ring?

Ethernet slip ring/EtherCAT slip ring is an electrical slip ring to transmit Ethernet signal with RJ45 connectors for plug. The Ethernet slip ring is designed to handle Ethernet protocols, such as TCP/IP, and can support various data rates depending on the specific model. It ensures reliable and continuous communication between devices located on the rotating and stationary sides. By using slip rings, the need for cumbersome and unreliable cables that can twist and break during rotation is eliminated.

Ethernet slip rings are available in different configurations, accommodating various Ethernet standards, such as 10/100 Mbps or Gigabit Ethernet. They may also include additional channels for transmitting other signals, such as power, analog or digital signals, video, or control signals, depending on the specific application requirements.

Ethercat slip rings are commonly apply in various applications where continuous data communication is required between rotating and stationary parts such as Surveillance and Security, Robotics, Wind Turbines, Industrial Automation, Medical Equipment and radar antenna. These are the main application areas where Ethernet slip rings are utilized. The versatility of Ethernet slip rings makes them valuable in any scenario where reliable data communication is required across rotating interfaces.

Slip rings of the BSE series by BEYOTRANSFER are specially design for 10/100 Mbps or Gigabit Ethernet trasmission, standard models can transmit 1~2 channels Gigabit Ethernet signal combine with 1~30 power rings(2~20A), customized solution support 1-10 channels Gigabit Ethernet signal combine with 1~100 power and signal rings, BEYOTRANSFER adopt fiber brushes material with the advantages of reliable transmitting, no packet loss, low return loss and insertion loss. To find your most suitable Ethernet slip ring, please feel free to contact us.