The EP2338-1002 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 2 and 4 of the M12) 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 3.0 ms. 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 M12 connectors.
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Product information
| Technical data | EP2338-1002 |
|---|---|
| Protocol | EtherCAT |
| Bus interface | 2 x M8 socket, 4-pin, a-coded, shielded |
| Specification | EN 61131-2, type 1/3 |
| Number of channels | 8 digital inputs or outputs |
| Input/output connections | M12 x 1, 5-pin, a-coded |
| Input filter | 3 ms |
| “0” signal voltage | -3…+5 V |
| “1” signal voltage | 11…30 V, 6 mA input current (EN 61131-2, type 3) |
| Sensor supply | from load supply voltage, max. 0.5 A, short-circuit proof in total |
| Load type | ohmic, inductive, lamp load |
| Rated load voltage | 24 V DC (-15%/+20%) |
| Max. output current | 0.5 A per channel, individually short-circuit proof |
| Switching times | typ. TON: 50 µs, typ. TOFF: 100 µs |
| Short-circuit current | typ. 1.5 A |
| Distributed clocks | – |
| Auxiliary power current | typ. 20 mA + load |
| Current consumption from US | 120 mA |
| Power supply connection | feed: 1 x M8 male socket, 4-pin, a-coded; downstream connection: 1 x M8 female socket, 4-pin, a-coded |
| Electrical isolation | 500 V |
| Weight | approx. 165 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 |
| Housing data | 8 x M8, 4 x M12 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 30 mm x 126 mm x 26.5 mm |
| Material | PA6 (polyamide) |
| Installation | 2 fixing holes 3.5 mm diameter for M3 |

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