{"product_id":"iv4-cu1-keyence-communication-unit-iv4-series","title":"IV4-CU1 Keyence Communication Unit – IV4 Series","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIV4-CU1 Communication Unit from Keyence IV4 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keyence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIV4-CU1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e IV4 Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Communication unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible sensors:\u003c\/strong\u003e IV4-400CA\/IV4-500CA\/IV4-600CA and IV4-400MA\/IV4-500MA\/IV4-600MA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupported networks:\u003c\/strong\u003e PROFINET (Conformance Class C), EtherCAT (CoE), TCP\/IP no-procedure comm, SNTP client, FTP client, SFTP client, OPC UA server, MQTT client, HTTP and HTTPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #c0392b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 Mbps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector:\u003c\/strong\u003e M12 (D) 4-pin female, two ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x M12 D-coded 4-pin Ethernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication expansion:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupply voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Power supplied via the connected sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #c0392b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0 to +50°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with no freezing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelative humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85% RH or less with no condensation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtection rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #c0392b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIP67\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, applicable only when mounted to a sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibration resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 500 Hz at 0.816 G²\/Hz in X, Y and Z directions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShock resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 m\/s², three times in each of six directions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 210 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active, with official Keyence production status confirmed (last verified 2026-09)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Materials and Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe front case and back cover use PBT for strong electrical insulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe transparent back lid uses PES and lets operators check status easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rear case uses aluminum die-casting for rigidity and heat spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ethernet connector uses copper alloy with gold plating for stable signals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe nameplate and waterproof connector cap use PC material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe unit meets IEC61340-5-1 for ESD safety on sensitive lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the unit directly to a compatible IV4 camera body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten the mount fully so the IP67 seal engages correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the waterproof caps on any unused M12 port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the M12 D-coded cables to your PROFINET or EtherCAT network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe connected sensor supplies power, so no separate supply is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the network parameters in the camera software before startup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep ambient temperature between 0 and +50°C and avoid condensation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm link status on both ports before you start production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePROFINET Conformance Class C and EtherCAT CoE cover most factory networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOPC UA server and MQTT client support modern data collection setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFTP, SFTP and SNTP clients simplify file transfer and time sync.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual M12 ports allow daisy-chain wiring and reduce cable runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIP67 protection keeps the unit reliable in wet and dusty areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 210 g aluminum body handles shock and vibration well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Keyence \u003cstrong\u003eIV4-CU1\u003c\/strong\u003e communication unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne waterproof Ethernet connector cap set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne quick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping and Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe ship worldwide by FedEx, UPS and DHL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe dispatch orders within 5 days after payment clears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe accept returns within 30 days of delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe supply new original units only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which cameras work with the IV4-CU1?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It supports IV4-400CA\/IV4-500CA\/IV4-600CA and IV4-400MA\/IV4-500MA\/IV4-600MA cameras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which industrial networks does it support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It supports PROFINET Conformance Class C and EtherCAT CoE.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What Ethernet speed does it offer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The unit runs at 100 Mbps on both M12 ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What connector type does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It uses two M12 D-coded 4-pin female connectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it need a separate power supply?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No, the connected sensor supplies power to the unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the protection rating?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It reaches IP67 when mounted correctly to a sensor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the operating temperature range?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The unit works from 0 to +50°C with no freezing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How much shock can it withstand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It handles 500 m\/s² three times in each of six directions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it support OPC UA and MQTT?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, it includes an OPC UA server and an MQTT client.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How heavy is the unit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It weighs approximately 210 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do you keep stock on hand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, we hold stock and ship within 5 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I return the unit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, we accept returns within 30 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e© 2026 NexAuto Technology Limited. 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