{"product_id":"epp2316-0008-beckhoff-ethercat-p-box-16-channel-high-density-i-o","title":"EPP2316-0008 BECKHOFF Boîtier EtherCAT P E\/S haute densité 16 canaux","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEPP2316-0008 (EPP23160008)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-performance EtherCAT P Box designed for decentralized automation environments where space-saving and cabling efficiency are paramount. This robust I\/O module integrates\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einto a single, compact IP67-rated housing. Utilizing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEtherCAT P\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etechnology, the EPP2316-0008 combines ultra-fast communication and power supply (both\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e$U_S$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor system\/sensors and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e$U_P$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor peripheral\/loads) into a single M8 P-coded cable. By utilizing a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25-pin D-sub interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor I\/O connectivity, this module is the ideal solution for B2B applications requiring a high density of channels in a ruggedized, cabinet-free installation, such as robotic end-effectors, modular machine tools, and material handling systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Architecture and One-Cable Automation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEPP2316-0008\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eleverages the \"One Cable Automation\" philosophy. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM8 P-coded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econnectors prevent accidental connection to standard EtherCAT devices, ensuring that power and data are delivered safely through the same line. The I\/O side features a specialized\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25-pin D-sub socket (UNC4-40)\u003c\/strong\u003e, which allows for the rapid connection of prefabricated cable harnesses. This architecture significantly reduces the mechanical footprint compared to modules using individual M8 or M12 connectors for every channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inputs adhere to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEN 61131-2 Type 1\/3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003especifications with a fast\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 microsecond\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efilter, while the outputs provide up to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.5 A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eeach. Both inputs and outputs are individually short-circuit proof, ensuring that a fault on a single field device does not compromise the entire module’s operation.\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\u003eEPP2316-0008\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\u003eEtherCAT P (Data and Power in one cable)\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\u003e2 x M8 socket (P-coded, shielded)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI\/O Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 25-pin D-sub socket (UNC4-40)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 (8 Inputs + 8 Outputs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEN 61131-2, Type 1\/3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.5 A per channel (Short-circuit proof)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 VDC (-15 % \/ +20 %)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwitching Time (TON)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypically 60 microseconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Isolation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\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\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 165 g\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 P-coded M8 connector?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe P-coding is a physical safety feature of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEtherCAT P\u003c\/strong\u003e. It prevents the module from being plugged into standard EtherCAT (A-coded) ports, protecting the hardware from potential voltage mismatches since EtherCAT P carries both system and peripheral power on the data pairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I manage the 25-pin D-sub wiring for IP67 compliance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo maintain the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIP67 rating\u003c\/strong\u003e, you must use a compatible D-sub connector hood that features an integrated seal. Beckhoff offers specialized pre-assembled cables and hoods specifically designed to maintain the environmental integrity of the EPP2316-0008 in wash-down or dusty conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this module power high-current sensors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensor supply is derived from the control voltage (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e$U_S$\u003c\/span\u003e) and can provide up to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.5 A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein total. This supply is short-circuit proof, providing a stable power source for all 8 connected inputs.\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\u003eEtherCAT P Topology:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen daisy-chaining multiple EPP modules, always calculate the total current consumption from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e$U_S$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e$U_P$\u003c\/span\u003e. For long chains, use an EtherCAT P feed-in box (like the EPP1328) to prevent voltage drops that could lead to intermittent communication or output failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD-sub Connector Torque:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen securing the 25-pin D-sub cable, ensure the UNC4-40 screws are tightened to the manufacturer's recommended torque. Over-tightening can damage the internal threads, while under-tightening will compromise the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIP67\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eseal and electrical continuity under vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrounding Strategy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe shielded M8 connectors provide a functional earth. Ensure the mounting surface or the DIN-rail adapter is connected to a central ground point to dissipate EMC interference, especially in environments with high-frequency noise from VFDs or servo motors.\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\u003eEPP2316-0008\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a masterclass in industrial density. By consolidating 16 channels into an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIP67\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehousing with D-sub connectivity, it solves the \"cable spaghetti\" problem often found in complex machinery. Its resilience to extreme temperatures (\u003cstrong\u003e-25 to +60 Celsius\u003c\/strong\u003e) and high vibration (\u003cstrong\u003eEN 60068-2-6\u003c\/strong\u003e) makes it a \"mount-anywhere\" solution. 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