Beckhoff EPI1809-0021 IO-Link Box

Description

Designed for decentralized field acquisition of binary signals, the EPI1809-0021 IO-Link module facilitates the integration of up to 16 digital inputs directly within demanding industrial environments. This compact IO-Link box acts as an efficient bridge between physical sensors and higher-level control networks, utilizing an M12 A-coded connection for communication and power.

The module is built with an extremely robust IP67-rated housing, making it highly resistant to wet, dusty, and high-vibration environments. It operates using the IO-Link V1.1 specification at high-speed COM3 transmission rates, offering adjustable input filtering and short-circuit proof sensor power distribution to ensure accurate data capture and robust operational safety.

Features

• Supports up to 16 digital inputs with standard M8 screw-type connection interfaces.
• High-speed data transfer rates up to 230.4 kbaud (COM3) based on the IO-Link V1.1 Class A standard.
• Integrated Type 3 input characteristics conforming to EN 61131-2 specifications.
• Robust IP65, IP66, and IP67 ingress protection ratings for cabinet-free installation.
• Adjustable input filter parameters from 0 to 20 ms to optimize signal integrity.
• Short-circuit protected sensor power supply sourced directly from the L+ voltage.

Applications

• Automated assembly lines and material handling machinery.
• Automotive manufacturing and robotic work cells.
• Packaging, food processing, and bottling applications requiring washdown protection.
• Distributed sensing networks in heavy industrial machinery.

Technical Specifications

Connections and Interfaces

Installation Guidelines

• Mount the module directly to the machine frame or mounting plate in any physical orientation.
• Ensure all unused M8 and M12 ports are sealed with approved protective caps to maintain the IP67 integrity.
• Observe standard bend radius parameters for IO-Link and sensor cabling to prevent mechanical stress.
• Do not exceed the specified maximum 0.5 A sensor supply current limit to prevent protective shutdowns.

Compliance and Certifications

• CE
• UL