{"product_id":"beckhoff-ep2008-0022-ethercat-box-8-channel-digital-output-module","title":"BECKHOFF EP2008-0022 EtherCAT Box 8-Channel Digital Output Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for decentralized industrial automation, the \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF EP2008-0022\u003c\/strong\u003e EtherCAT Box enables the direct processing of binary control signals. This highly robust, machine-mountable I\/O module features 8 digital outputs, each operating at 24 V DC and capable of switching load currents up to 0.5 A. Engineered for harsh industrial environments, it features a rugged, fully sealed IP67 enclosure that allows for installation directly on machinery, completely eliminating the need for protective control cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEP2008-0022\u003c\/strong\u003e interfaces with actuators through standard M12 connectors, providing 1 output per M12 socket. 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