PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
BECKHOFF EP2028-0032 - EtherCAT Box Digital Input Module
This EtherCAT Box module from the EP2xxx series is engineered for decentralized acquisition of digital input signals directly in the field. It provides robust, IP67/IP69K-rated connectivity for eight 24V DC sensors and switches, integrating seamlessly into high-performance EtherCAT networks for distributed control architectures in harsh industrial environments.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: EtherCAT Box (EP2xxx)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Digital Input Module
- ELECTRICAL SPECS: 8 x Digital Inputs, 24V DC nominal, 3ms input filter (configurable), 3mA typical input current per channel
- INTERFACE/CONTROL: EtherCAT communication protocol (IEEE 802.3), 2 x M12 D-coded EtherCAT ports, 1 x M12 A-coded power supply port, 8 x M12 A-coded sensor input ports
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING: IP67/IP69K protection rating, -25°C to +60°C operating temperature, direct machine mounting via integrated mounting holes
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Decentralized I/O systems, machine tools, robotics, material handling, process automation, and applications requiring robust, field-mounted digital signal acquisition in wet, dusty, or high-pressure washdown environments.