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EP2338-0001 | EtherCAT Box, 8-channel digital combi, 24 V DC, 10 µs, 0.5 A, M8Preferred type

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EP2338-0001 | EtherCAT Box, 8-channel digital combi, 24 V DC, 10 µs, 0.5 A, M8

EP2338-0001 | EtherCAT Box, 8-channel digital combi, 24 V DC, 10 µs, 0.5 A, M8

EtherCAT signal input
EtherCAT signal output
M8 I/O connection sockets
Signal status display
Labeling areas
Power supply status display:
Box supply (US)
Auxiliary voltage (UP)
Power supply feed
Power supply downstream
connection
1 | Tx+
2 | Rx+
3 | Rx-
4 | Tx-
1 | +24 V DC UP
3 | GND
4 | In-/Output
1 | +24 V DC US
2 | +24 V DC UP
3 | GND
4 | GND
2-wire
3-wire
EP2338-0001 | EtherCAT Box, 8-channel digital combi, 24 V DC, 10 µs, 0.5 A, M8

EP2338-0001 | EtherCAT Box, 8-channel digital combi, 24 V DC, 10 µs, 0.5 A, M8

The EP2338-0001 EtherCAT Box has eight digital channels that can each be operated as inputs or outputs. It is not necessary to configure whether a channel (pin 4 of the M8) is to be used as input or output; the input circuit is permanently connected internally to the output driver, so that a set output is automatically displayed in the input process image.

 

The inputs have a filter of 10 µs. The outputs handle load currents up to 0.5 A and are short-circuit-proof and protected against reverse polarity. The sum current of all outputs is limited to 4 A.

 

The connected sensors are supplied by an internal, short-circuit-proof driver module with a total of 0.5 A for all sensors. The inputs and outputs are supplied via UP. The signal status is indicated by LEDs. The signals are connected via M8 connectors.

Product status:

regular delivery

Product information

Technical dataEP2338-0001
ProtocolEtherCAT
Bus interface2 x M8 socket, 4-pin, a-coded, shielded
SpecificationEN 61131-2, type 1/3
Number of channels8 digital inputs or outputs
Input/output connectionsM8 x 1, 3-pin, a-coded
Input filter10 µs
“0” signal voltage-3…+5 V
“1” signal voltage11…30 V, 6 mA input current (EN 61131-2, type 3)
Sensor supplyfrom load supply voltage, max. 0.5 A, short-circuit proof in total
Load typeohmic, inductive, lamp load
Rated load voltage24 V DC (-15%/+20%)
Max. output current0.5 A per channel, individually short-circuit proof
Switching timestyp. TON: 50 µs, typ. TOFF: 100 µs
Short-circuit currenttyp. 1.5 A
Distributed clocks
Auxiliary power currenttyp. 20 mA + load
Current consumption from US120 mA
Power supply connectionfeed: 1 x M8 male socket, 4-pin, a-coded; downstream connection: 1 x M8 female socket, 4-pin, a-coded
Electrical isolation500 V
Weightapprox. 165 g
Operating temperature-25…+60°C
Storage temperature-40…+85°C
Vibration/shock resistanceconforms to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27
EMC immunity/emissionconforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4
Protect. rating/installation pos.IP65/66/67 (conforms to EN 60529)/variable
Approvals/markingsCE, UL, ATEX, IECEx
Ex markingATEX:
II 3 G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc
II 3 D Ex tc IIIC T135 °C Dc
IECEx:
Ex ec IIC T4 Gc
Ex tc IIIC T135 °C Dc
Housing data8 x M8, 4 x M12
Dimensions (W x H x D)30 mm x 126 mm x 26.5 mm
MaterialPA6 (polyamide)
Installation2 fixing holes 3.5 mm diameter for M3

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Material complianceEP2338-0001
CAS No.7439-92-1, 115-86-6
REACH SVHCLead, Triphenyl phosphate
REACH Annex XVIIcompliant
REACH Annex XIVcompliant
SCIP No.SCIP submission in progress
POPcompliant
RoHScompliant with exemption
RoHS exemption6c: Copper alloy with a mass fraction of up to 4% lead, 7c-I: Lead-containing electrical and electronic components in glass and ceramic materials, excluding dielectric ceramics in capacitors
China-RoHSwww.beckhoff.com/china-rohs-io
CA Prop65www.beckhoff.com/prop65
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