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BECKHOFF IP2040-B528 Fieldbus Box 8-Channel Digital Output Module

BECKHOFF IP2040-B528 Fieldbus Box 8-Channel Digital Output Module

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  • Manufacturer: BECKHOFF

  • Product No.: IP2040-B528

  • Country of origin:Germany

  • Product Type: Fieldbus Modules

  • Payment: T/T, Western Union

  • Weight: 2000g

  • Dimensions: 30 mm x 210 mm x 26.5 mm

  • Shipping port: Xiamen

  • Warranty: 12 months

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Description

Decentralized industrial systems requiring high-performance I/O integration without protective cabinets rely on robust, machine-mount components. The BECKHOFF IP2040-B528 is an 8-channel digital output module designed to interface directly with DeviceNet networks. This industrial fieldbus box allows direct connection of standard actuators like solenoid valves, contactors, and indicators in aggressive environmental conditions. Featuring an integrated T-connector and compact M12/M8 interfaces, it simplifies wiring topology while optimizing overall communication paths.

Features

  • 8 digital output channels supporting up to 2 A per channel for high-current load switching.
  • Built-in short-circuit protection on individual channels with typical 4 A threshold limit.
  • Direct integration with DeviceNet networks via an onboard M12 T-connector interface.
  • Automatic baud rate detection up to 500 kbaud for dynamic communication synchronization.
  • Fully sealed polyamide (PA6) housing providing IP65, IP66, and IP67 environmental ingress protection.
  • Snap-type 8 mm connections for reliable and rapid peripheral cabling.

Applications

  • Automotive assembly lines and robot-carried end-of-arm tooling.
  • Conveyor and heavy material handling systems in logistics plants.
  • Packaging, labeling, and filling machinery.
  • Water treatment control nodes and distributed infrastructure.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer BECKHOFF
Part Number/Model IP2040-B528
Series IPxxxx-B52x / IL230x-B52x
Protocol DeviceNet
Number of Outputs 8
Output Connection Type 8 mm snap-type
Load Types Ohmic, inductive, lamp load
Nominal Output Voltage 24 V DC (-15% / +20%)
Max. Output Current 2 A per channel (total max. 12 A; channels 0 to 3: sum 4 A, channels 4 to 5: sum 4 A, channels 6 to 7: sum 4 A)
Short-Circuit Current Limit Typical 4 A
Auxiliary Power Current Typical 50 mA per channel
Baud Rates 125 kBaud, 250 kBaud, 500 kBaud (automatic detection)
Bus Interface 1 x M12 plug (5-pin), 1 x M12 socket (5-pin) with integrated T-connector
Power Supply Connection 2 x M8 male socket, 4-pin (feed-in only; no downstream cascade)
Operating Temperature 0 to +55 degC
Storage Temperature -25 to +85 degC
Ingress Protection IP65, IP66, IP67 (conforms to EN 60529)
Housing Material PA6 (polyamide)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 30 mm x 210 mm x 26.5 mm
Shipping Weight 2 kg

Connections and Interfaces

Connector Type Function Assignment
M12 Plug / Socket (5-pin) DeviceNet bus connection (integrated T-connector for daisy chaining)
2 x M8 Male Sockets (4-pin) Control voltage feed-in (no downstream feed through)
8 x 8 mm Snap Connectors Digital outputs (channels 0 through 7)

Installation Guidelines

  • Mounting: Mount the fieldbus box directly onto flat machinery surfaces using the two 3.5 mm diameter mounting holes suitable for M3 hardware.
  • Grounding: Establish low-impedance connection to your equipment's reference ground potential. Ensure all structural mounting contact areas are free of paint or oxidization.
  • Cabling and Sealing: Use shielded copper transmission cables for DeviceNet connections. To maintain IP67 ingress protection, seal all unused M8, M12, and 8 mm snap connections with approved protective protective caps.

Compliance and Certifications

  • CE
  • UL
Key Features:
#Beckhoff IPxxxx #Fieldbus Modules

What is the maximum current capacity of each output channel on the IP2040-B528?
Each digital output channel can handle up to 2 A. However, there is a cumulative maximum limit of 12 A total, split into distinct channel groups: channels 0-3 (sum 4 A), channels 4-5 (sum 4 A), and channels 6-7 (sum 4 A).

What network protocol does this Beckhoff fieldbus box support?
The IP2040-B528 communicates over the DeviceNet network protocol and features automatic baud rate detection up to 500 kbaud.

Does this module require an external enclosure for installation?
No, the module is constructed with a rugged polyamide housing rated for IP65, IP66, and IP67, allowing direct installation onto machine frames in harsh environments.

What is the physical connection type for the fieldbus interfaces?
The bus connection uses one 5-pin M12 plug and one 5-pin M12 socket with an integrated T-connector design, facilitating direct inline bus connection without external T-pieces.

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  • Worldwide Coverage: Serving over 150 countries, including rapid delivery to Saudi Arabia and UAE.

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  • 12-Month Warranty: Every industrial component is backed by our professional technical warranty.

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