PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
BECKHOFF EP1859-0042 - EtherCAT Box Digital Input Module
The BECKHOFF EP1859-0042 is an EtherCAT Box module designed for decentralized acquisition of 24V DC digital input signals. It integrates high-speed oversampling functionality and timestamping capabilities, enabling precise event detection and sequence analysis in demanding industrial automation environments. This module is engineered for direct machine mounting in harsh conditions, communicating via the EtherCAT protocol for deterministic data exchange.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: EtherCAT Box (EP1xxx)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Digital Input Module
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL INPUT VOLTAGE: 24V DC
- NUMBER OF INPUTS: 8
- INPUT TYPE: Digital, Type 3 (IEC 61131-2), sink/source configurable
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL: EtherCAT
- DATA ACQUISITION: Oversampling (up to 100x oversampling factor)
- SYNCHRONIZATION: Distributed Clocks (DC) support for precise timestamping
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- PROTECTION RATING: IP67/IP69K
- MOUNTING: Direct machine mounting, decentralized I/O
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -25°C to +60°C
- HOUSING MATERIAL: Die-cast zinc
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- CONTROL SYSTEM: Compatible with any EtherCAT master, optimized for Beckhoff TwinCAT
- TARGET APPLICATIONS: High-speed machinery, presses, packaging lines, robotics, test and measurement systems requiring microsecond-level event timing.