{"product_id":"epi1008-0001-beckhoff-8-channel-digital-input-io-link-i-o-box","title":"EPI1008-0001 BECKHOFF Boîtier IO-Link d'entrée numérique 8 canaux","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEPI1008-0001 (EPI10080001)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-performance IO-Link device designed for the decentralized collection of digital input signals in harsh industrial environments. Operating as an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIO-Link V1.1 Class A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edevice, this module features\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 digital inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein a ruggedized, cabinet-free housing with an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIP67\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprotection rating. It is engineered for B2B applications where machine-mount I\/O is required to reduce wiring runs and improve diagnostic visibility, such as in robotic assembly lines, food and beverage processing, and modular conveyor systems. By utilizing the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIO-Link COM3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehigh-speed data rate (230.4 kbaud), the EPI1008-0001 ensures rapid signal transmission and comprehensive parameterization capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Architecture and IO-Link Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEPI1008-0001\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eserves as an intelligent bridge between standard binary sensors and an IO-Link Master. The communication interface consists of a single\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM12 A-coded plug\u003c\/strong\u003e, which carries both the IO-Link data signal and the necessary power supply (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e$L+$\u003c\/span\u003e) for the module and connected sensors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the field side, the module provides eight\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM8 screw-type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econnections. These inputs are compliant with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEN 61131-2 Type 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echaracteristics, making them highly compatible with modern electronic sensors that require lower power consumption and higher noise immunity. A significant advantage of this module is the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eadjustable input filter\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can be tuned from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0 to 20 ms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evia IO-Link parameters to match the specific debouncing requirements of various field devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEPI1008-0001\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIO-Link V1.1 (Class A)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData Transfer Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e230.4 kbaud (COM 3)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 Channels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM8, screw type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBus Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x M12 plug, A-coded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.0 ms (Default), adjustable 0–20 ms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“1” Signal Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 to 30 V (Type 3)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensor Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax 0.5 A total (Short-circuit proof)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypically 100 mA from L+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-25 to +60 Celsius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIP65 \/ IP66 \/ IP67\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 mm x 126 mm x 26.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the benefit of the COM3 data rate in the EPI1008-0001?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOM3 (230.4 kbaud)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erate is the fastest IO-Link communication speed available. It minimizes the cycle time for the 8-bit process data image, ensuring that high-speed sensor transitions are captured with minimal latency, which is critical for precision timing in packaging and sorting applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I connect Class B IO-Link masters to this device?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. As an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIO-Link Class A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edevice, the EPI1008-0001 only requires the standard 3-wire connection (L+, L-, and C\/Q). It can be connected to a Class B master port, though it will not utilize the additional isolated power pins (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e$U_A$\u003c\/span\u003e) provided by Class B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the sensor supply protected against faults?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The module provides a total of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.5 A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor sensor power, which is derived from the IO-Link\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e$L+$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eline. This supply is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eshort-circuit proof\u003c\/strong\u003e, protecting the IO-Link master and the internal electronics of the EPI1008-0001 from field-side wiring errors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering \u0026amp; Installation Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM12\/M8 Cable Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTo maintain the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIP67\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erating, all M12 and M8 connectors must be tightened to the specific torque values (typically 0.4 Nm for M8 and 0.6 Nm for M12). Any unused M8 ports\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emust\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebe sealed with protective caps to prevent moisture or dust ingress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIO-Link Distance Limits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStandard IO-Link specifications limit the cable length between the Master and the EPI1008-0001 to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e. Using high-quality shielded cables is recommended in high-EMC environments to ensure reliable COM3 data transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameterization:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUtilize the IODD (IO-Link Device Description) file in your TwinCAT or third-party engineering tool to configure the input filters. Reducing the filter time below the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.0 ms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edefault can improve response times but may require shielded sensor leads to prevent nuisance triggers from electrical noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEPI1008-0001\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estands out for its extreme durability and high density. The polyamide (PA6) housing is designed to withstand mechanical shock and vibration (conforming to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEN 60068-2-6\/27\u003c\/strong\u003e), making it suitable for direct mounting on vibrating conveyor frames or robotic arms. By using the IO-Link protocol, engineers gain access to \"point-to-point\" diagnostics that are impossible with standard digital input blocks, including cable break detection and device identification. This combination of ruggedness and intelligent data makes the EPI1008-0001 a future-proof solution for Industry 4.0 architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106700779883,"sku":"EPI1008-0001","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/epi1008-0001-stx5edanihn.png?v=1776244698","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/fr\/products\/epi1008-0001-beckhoff-8-channel-digital-input-io-link-i-o-box","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}