PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
BECKHOFF EP2624-0002 - EtherCAT Box Digital Output Module
This EtherCAT Box module from the EP series is engineered for decentralized digital output control in demanding industrial environments. It provides robust, high-speed switching capabilities for actuators and indicators, leveraging the EtherCAT protocol for deterministic real-time communication. Its compact, field-mountable design facilitates direct machine-level integration in applications requiring distributed I/O.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: EP26xx EtherCAT Box
- COMPONENT TYPE: Digital Output Module
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- OUTPUT CHANNELS: 4
- OUTPUT TYPE: Digital, High-Side Switching
- NOMINAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE: 24 VDC
- MAX OUTPUT CURRENT PER CHANNEL: 2 A
- TOTAL OUTPUT CURRENT: 8 A (sum of all channels)
- POWER SUPPLY: 24 VDC via M8 connector
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL: EtherCAT
- ETHERCAT INTERFACE: 2 x M8 sockets (IN/OUT)
- PROCESS DATA: 4 digital outputs
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- PROTECTION RATING: IP67 (when connectors are mated)
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -25 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING: Direct machine mounting
- CONNECTORS: M12 for outputs, M8 for power and EtherCAT
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: EtherCAT-based control architectures
- APPLICATIONS: Decentralized I/O for machine building, material handling, process automation, and robotics in demanding industrial environments.