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Connectivity is facilitated through robust, industry-standard M12 connectors for the sensor lines and M8 connectors for the EtherCAT fieldbus and power supply daisy-chaining. With integrated Distributed Clocks (DC) support, the module guarantees precise, synchronized data acquisition across large-scale industrial machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo single-ended, individually parameterizable analog input channels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports standard industrial signal ranges: -10 to +10 V, 0 to 10 V, -20 to +20 mA, 0 to 20 mA, and 4 to 20 mA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComplete galvanic isolation between individual input channels for high signal integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFast analog-to-digital conversion time of approximately 100 microseconds per channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-precision 16-bit digital resolution (including sign).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistributed Clocks (DC) support for high-fidelity clock synchronization in time-critical tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRugged IP65\/66\/67 physical housing for direct mounting outside of control cabinets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecentralized process instrumentation and sensor monitoring in heavy industrial plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHydraulics and pneumatic system pressure, flow, and temperature tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMachine-mount data acquisition systems in automotive assembly and packaging lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTest bench environments requiring high-speed, synchronized analog measurements.\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 Automation\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\u003eEP3162-0002\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEtherCAT Box (Analog Input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 single-ended (galvanically isolated channels)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal Type (Voltage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-10\/0...+10 V (parameterizable per channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal Type (Current)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-20\/0\/4...+20 mA (parameterizable per channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e16 bit (including sign)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 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