{"product_id":"beckhoff-ep2817-0008-ethercat-box-24-channel-digital-output-module","title":"BECKHOFF EP2817-0008 EtherCAT Box 24-Channel Digital Output Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-density control routing in demanding industrial field environments is streamlined using the \u003cstrong\u003eEP2817-0008\u003c\/strong\u003e EtherCAT Box. This decentralized digital output module integrates 24 digital channels within a compact, hardened form factor, bypassing the need for protective control cabinets. It interfaces directly with field actuators via a robust 25-pin D-sub connection and utilizes the high-speed EtherCAT protocol for real-time automation architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe module is engineered for maximum operational reliability, featuring individual short-circuit protection across all 24 channels. It is capable of switching various load profiles, including ohmic, inductive, and lamp loads, making it highly adaptable for complex industrial machinery and decentralized I\/O structures. Integrated diagnostic features, such as undervoltage detection for control and peripheral voltages, ensure system downtime is minimized through rapid error localization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e24 high-density digital outputs housed in an IP67 fieldbus-ready casing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRobust 25-pin D-sub connection terminal with UNC4-40 locking threads for secure signal routing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndividual short-circuit protection on each digital output channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with ohmic, inductive, and lamp loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports EtherCAT Distributed Clocks for ultra-precise synchronization in time-critical applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in undervoltage detection for auxiliary and power supplies below 18 V DC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnvironmentally sealed design requiring no protective terminal box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecentralized robotics and end-of-arm tooling control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-speed packaging and sorting machinery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomotive manufacturing assembly lines and conveyor systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial handling and warehousing automation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eBeckhoff Automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003ePart Number \/ Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eEP2817-0008\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eProtocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eEtherCAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eBus Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e2 x M8 socket, shielded, screw-lock type\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eNumber of Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e24\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eOutput Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eD-sub socket, 25-pin, UNC4-40\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eLoad Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eOhmic, inductive, lamp load\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eNominal Output Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e24 V DC (-15% \/ +20%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMax. Output Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e0.5 A per channel (individually short-circuit proof), sum max. 4.0 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSwitching Times\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eTypical T_ON: 10 us, Typical T_OFF: 50 us\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eShort-Circuit Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMax. 1.0 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eDistributed Clocks\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eCurrent Consumption (US)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e120 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eAuxiliary Power Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eTypical 20 mA + load\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003ePower Supply Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eFeed: 1 x M8 male socket, 4-pin; Downstream: 1 x M8 female socket, 4-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eElectrical Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e500 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSpecial Diagnostics\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eUndervoltage detection for US and UP below 18 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eApprox. 165 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e-25 to +60 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e-40 to +85 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eVibration \/ Shock Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eConforms to EN 60068-2-6 \/ EN 60068-2-27\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eEMC Immunity \/ Emission\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eConforms to EN 61000-6-2 \/ EN 61000-6-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eIP65, IP66, IP67 (conforms to EN 60529)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eInstallation Position\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eVariable\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnections and Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eConnection Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eInterface Details\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eEtherCAT Bus In\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eM8 female, 4-pin, shielded, A-coded\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eEtherCAT Bus Out\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eM8 female, 4-pin, shielded, A-coded\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003ePower Feed\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eM8 male, 4-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eDownstream Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eM8 female, 4-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eDigital Outputs (1-24)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e25-pin D-sub female socket, UNC4-40\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMount the EtherCAT Box directly to the machine frame or mounting plate using the integrated mounting holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnsure all unused M8 and D-sub ports are sealed with the appropriate protective caps to maintain the IP65\/66\/67 rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRoute power feed lines using shielded M8 cables to reduce electromagnetic interference in high-noise environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnsure the system ground is connected securely via the metal screw contacts on the EtherCAT Box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompliance and Certifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCE\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106495750507,"sku":"EP2817-0008","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/ep2817-0008-4cddcc34plt.png?v=1776244665","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/de\/products\/beckhoff-ep2817-0008-ethercat-box-24-channel-digital-output-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}