The new EtherCAT Box modules for the trusted IP 67 system from Beckhoff contain an impressive 16 channels – a notable increase over the previous 8 – in a double-width housing, significantly reducing cabling effort and the price per channel.The Beckhoff EtherCAT Box modules in the new 16-channel variant can be integrated directly into any EtherCAT network. The high EtherCAT performance of 100 Mbit/s is once again retained right into every IP 67 box. With an exactly double housing width of 126 x 60 x 26.5 mm (5-in x 2.4-in x 1-in), the modules offer suitable space for 16 digital inputs or outputs. The modules are fitted with M8 or M12 sockets for the signal connections. Due to the doubling of the number of channels per EtherCAT Box, the user saves time and cost, both with the EtherCAT cabling and the power cabling.
The following I/O variants are available, in each case with optional M8 or M12 screw connectors:
- EP1809: 16-channel digital input
- EP2809: 16-channel digital output
- EP2339: 16-channel digital I/O (freely configurable)
The mounting points are taken over by the compact, 30 mm (1.2-in) wide EtherCAT Box modules, so that the 16-channel box modules can be installed conveniently with the same grid spacing.
EP1809: 16-channel digital input
EP2809: 16-channel digital output
EP2339: 16-channel digital I/O (freely configurable)
Please send readers' questions regarding “16-channel EtherCAT Box” to: Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Eiserstraße 5, 33415 Verl, Germany Phone: +49 (0) 5246 963-0, Fax: +49 (0) 5246 963-198 e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Internet: www.beckhoff.de