BECKHOFF IP4132-B200 Fieldbus Box

Description

Designed for decentralized industrial automation environments, the IP4132-B200 serves as a high-performance Fieldbus Box interface module utilizing optical fiber technology. This module enables direct connection of decentralized digital and analog peripheral signals to a controller via the Beckhoff Lightbus system, minimizing wiring overhead and signal interference over long distances.

Housed in an extremely robust, fully encapsulated enclosure, the IP4132-B200 is engineered for installation directly on machinery without the need for an electrical control cabinet. Its integrated fiber-optic transceiver interface provides outstanding noise immunity, making it ideal for high-EMI industrial environments. Configuration and diagnostics are easily managed through the standard KS2000 software tool or directly via the system PLC controller.

Features

• High-speed fiber-optic communication with data transfer rates up to 2.5 Mbaud.
• Lightbus system connection using 2 x fiber-optic sockets designed for ZS1020-0010 plugs.
• Robust IP65, IP66, and IP67 protection ratings for reliable performance in harsh conditions.
• M8 connector system for clean, daisy-chained control voltage distribution.
• Electrical isolation between the control voltage and the internal fieldbus electronics.

Applications

• Automotive manufacturing and assembly lines.
• High-EMI environments such as welding cells and power distribution areas.
• Material handling and packaging machinery.
• Decentralized process control and factory automation.

Technical Specifications

Connections and Interfaces

Installation Guidelines

• Fiber-Optic Handling: Maintain the specified minimum bending radius for fiber-optic cables to prevent signal loss or mechanical failure. Ensure the plug faces are clean before insertion.
• Mounting: The module can be mounted in variable positions. Use flat mounting surfaces to avoid mechanical strain on the enclosure.
• Environmental Sealing: Install protective sealing caps on all unused M8 ports and fiber-optic sockets to preserve the IP67 protection rating.

Compliance and Certifications

• CE
• UL