EP6228-0044 | EtherCAT Box, 8-channel communication interface + 8-channel digital combi, IO-Link, master, Class A, M12, L-coded
2 | Rx+
3 | Tx-
4 | Rx-
2 | Input
3 | L-
4 | C/Q
5 | n. c.
2 | GNDS
3 | FE
4 | +24 V DC US
5 | +24 V DC UP
EP6228-0044 | EtherCAT Box, 8-channel communication interface + 8-channel digital combi, IO-Link, master, Class A, M12, L-coded
The EP6224-0044 IO-Link master module enables connection of up to eight IO-Link devices. These can be IO-Link box modules, actuators, sensors or combinations of both. In addition, the EP6224-0044 offers eight further digital inputs or outputs on the eight Class A master ports.
The EtherCAT Box is parameterized via the EtherCAT master. The parameterization of the IO-Link devices can take place from TwinCAT via ADS or, very conveniently, via the integrated IO-Link configuration tool.
In the default setting, the eight C/Q channels of the EP6224-0044 work as IO-Link channels. Each IO-Link channel can also optionally be used just as an input or output channel.
The L-coded M12 power supply connectors offer an increased total current of the EtherCAT Box, so that all IO-Link ports and inputs/outputs can be operated with the maximum current.
Product status:
product announcement | estimated market release 4th quarter 2025
Product information
| Technical data | Digital input/output |
|---|---|
| Nominal input voltage | 24 V DC (-15%/+20%) |
| Input filter | 10 µs |
| “0” signal voltage | -3…+5 V |
| “1” signal voltage | 11…30 V (EN 61131-2, type 3) |
| Input current | typ. 3 mA (EN 61131-2, type 3) |
| Load type | ohmic, inductive, lamp load |
| Switching times | typ. TON: 60 µs, typ. TOFF: 300 µs |
| Short-circuit current | typ. 1.9 A |
| Technical data | Other channels |
|---|---|
| Data transfer rates | 4.8 kbaud, 38.4 kbaud and 230.4 kbaud |
| Specification version | IO-Link V1.1, Class A |
| IO-Link interfaces | 8 |
| IO-Link sensor supply L+ | 24 V DC, 1.6 A per port, ∑ 16 A for 8 ports |
| IO-Link extra power P24 | – |
| IO-Link (C/Q) | max. 500 mA in DO mode |
| Technical data | General |
|---|---|
| Protocol | EtherCAT |
| Bus interface | 2 x M12 socket, 4-pin, D-coded |
| Connection method | M12 socket, 5-pin, a-coded |
| Number of inputs | 8 additional digital inputs or outputs |
| Rated load voltage | 24 V DC (-15%/+20%) |
| Max. output current | 0.5 A per channel, individually short-circuit proof, ∑ 16 A |
| Nominal voltage | 24 V DC (-15%/+20%) |
| Distributed clocks | yes |
| Current consumption from US | typ. 130 mA + load |
| Power supply connection | feed: 1 x M12 plug, L-coded, 4 + FE, downstream connection: 1 x M12 socket, L-coded, 4+ FE |
| Electrical isolation | 500 V |
| Weight | approx. 440 g |
| Operating temperature | -25…+60°C |
| Storage temperature | -40…+85°C |
| Vibration/shock resistance | conforms to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27 |
| EMC immunity/emission | conforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4 |
| Protect. rating/installation pos. | IP65/66/67 (conforms to EN 60529)/variable |
| Approvals/markings | CE, UL (in preparation) |
| Housing data | M12, L-coded |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 60 mm x 150 mm x 26.5 mm |
| Material | PA6 (polyamide) |
| Installation | 2 fixing holes 3.5 mm diameter for M3; 2 fixing holes 4.5 mm diameter for M4 |
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