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Featuring an integrated T-connector and compact M12\/M8 interfaces, it simplifies wiring topology while optimizing overall communication paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8 digital output channels supporting up to 2 A per channel for high-current load switching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in short-circuit protection on individual channels with typical 4 A threshold limit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect integration with DeviceNet networks via an onboard M12 T-connector interface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomatic baud rate detection up to 500 kbaud for dynamic communication synchronization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFully sealed polyamide (PA6) housing providing IP65, IP66, and IP67 environmental ingress protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSnap-type 8 mm connections for reliable and rapid peripheral cabling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomotive assembly lines and robot-carried end-of-arm tooling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConveyor and heavy material handling systems in logistics plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging, labeling, and filling machinery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWater treatment control nodes and distributed infrastructure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBECKHOFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\/Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIP2040-B528\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIPxxxx-B52x \/ IL230x-B52x\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDeviceNet\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Connection Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8 mm snap-type\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoad Types\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOhmic, inductive, lamp load\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Output Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 V DC (-15% \/ +20%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax. 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