{"product_id":"gx-jc06-omron-ethercat-junction-slave-gx","title":"GX-JC06 Omron EtherCAT Junction Slave GX","description":"\u003cp\u003eConfigured for star-topology network branching in real-time motion architectures, the \u003cstrong\u003eOmron GX-JC06\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eGX\u003c\/strong\u003e EtherCAT Junction Slave) provides direct physical\/electrical execution. It splits main fieldbus trunks into multiple isolated sub-branches, maintaining packet timing frame passing across distributed servo drives and remote I\/O nodes without frame regeneration delays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArchitecture Breakdown \u0026amp; Topology Designation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGX\u003c\/strong\u003e: Industrial EtherCAT slave system platform for high-speed fieldbus distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJC\u003c\/strong\u003e: Junction Slave module classification designated for physical network branching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e06\u003c\/strong\u003e: Multi-port junction interface configuration providing dedicated EtherCAT sub-node connection ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePhysical \u0026amp; Hardware Performance Matrix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGX-JC06\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.22 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 mm x 48 mm x 78 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-10 to 55 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e170 mA at 24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.4 to 28.8 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbient Operating Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25% to 85% (non-condensing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbient Storage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-25 to 65 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbient Storage Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25% to 85% (non-condensing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNetwork Determinism and Deterministic Communication Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe junction slave unit preserves microsecond-level synchronization across EtherCAT distributed clocks by routing frames directly through hardware-level switching matrices. This architecture optimizes backplane bus communication velocity Licences and prevents network jitter during high-density I\/O density scaling across industrial control topologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eItems Supplied\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Omron GX-JC06 EtherCAT junction slave unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x DIN-rail mounting base clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Hardware installation guide sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Wiring Rules and Panel Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMounting and Enclosure Grounding\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the unit vertically onto standard 35 mm DIN rail, securing top and bottom retention latches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect a heavy-gauge copper strap from the protective earth terminal directly to the panel backplate ground bar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEthernet Field Cable Routing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse industrial Category 5e (or higher) double-shielded STP cables fitted with metallic RJ45 connectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain a minimum physical separation distance of 200 mm from high-voltage AC motor drives and inverter output leads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat supply voltage window is required for continuous network operation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit requires a regulated supply voltage from 20.4 to 28.8 VDC applied to its power terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes the junction unit require software node address configuration?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, network branch routing operates at the physical layer, requiring no manual DIP switch address settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs hot-swapping network cables permitted while the EtherCAT master is active?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisconnecting active trunk lines causes network link loss; sub-branch cables must only be removed when port state permits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow does the unit handle power interruptions on individual sub-branches?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoss of power to the junction unit drops communication across all downstream sub-branches connected to its ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat cable types are specified for interconnecting sub-nodes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndustrial Category 5e double-shielded twisted pair cables with shielded RJ45 plugs must be deployed on all ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes the junction module introduce noticeable packet propagation latency?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware-level switching keeps throughput delays down to nanosecond levels, preserving tight distributed clock synchronization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow should unused RJ45 sub-branch ports be protected in dusty environments?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover all unassigned RJ45 fieldbus receptacles with protective rubber dust caps to prevent pin contamination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat indication confirms proper internal power bus regulation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid green power LED on the front display panel verifies that input voltage is within operational thresholds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Omron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47306674143405,"sku":"GX-JC06","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1613\/9181\/files\/GX-JC06-1.jpg?v=1790226180","url":"https:\/\/www.maxwellplc.com\/products\/gx-jc06-omron-ethercat-junction-slave-gx","provider":"Maxwell PLC Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}