{"product_id":"epp2338-0002-beckhoff-ethercat-p-box-8-channel-digital-i-o","title":"EPP2338-0002 Boîtier EtherCAT P BECKHOFF 8 canaux E\/S numériques","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEPP2338-0002 (EPP23380002)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an ultra-compact, machine-mountable I\/O solution designed for decentralized automation without the need for a control cabinet. Utilizing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEtherCAT P\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etechnology, this module combines high-speed communication and power (system and peripheral) into a single, specialized\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM8 P-coded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecable. With\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 flexible digital channels\u003c\/strong\u003e, each configurable as either an input or an output, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEPP2338-0002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the ideal interface for high-speed robotics, automated sorting systems, and outdoor machinery. Its IP67-rated zinc die-cast housing ensures complete protection against dust and high-pressure water jets, making it a \"mount-anywhere\" core component for modern Industry 4.0 architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOne-Cable Automation \u0026amp; Signal Versatility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEPP2338-0002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeatures a highly adaptive internal logic that supports\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEN 61131-2, type 1\/3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einputs. With a ultra-fast\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 µs input filter\u003c\/strong\u003e, it can capture high-frequency trigger signals that standard PLC modules often miss. When configured as outputs, each of the 8 channels can drive up to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.5 A\u003c\/strong\u003e, supporting ohmic, inductive, and lamp loads. The integrated short-circuit protection for both sensor supply and individual output channels ensures that a localized wiring fault does not compromise the entire EtherCAT P segment. This \"smart\" power management allows the module to maintain a typical auxiliary power consumption of only 20 mA while delivering high-torque performance to field actuators.\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\u003eEPP2338-0002\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 (Communication + Power)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI\/O Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 Channels (Configurable as Input or Output)\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\u003e10 microseconds\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\u003eBus Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x M8 socket, shielded, P-coded\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\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\u003eDimensions\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\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\u003eEngineering FAQ \u0026amp; Field Performance\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 keying standard that prevents the accidental connection of standard EtherCAT cables to EtherCAT P ports. This safeguard is essential because EtherCAT P carries both the 24 VDC system\/sensor supply (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e$U_S$\u003c\/span\u003e) and the 24 VDC peripheral voltage for actuators (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e$U_P$\u003c\/span\u003e) on the same 4-wire shielded cable used for data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the configurable I\/O work in TwinCAT?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the TwinCAT System Manager, each channel of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEPP2338-0002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan be mapped as an Input or an Output. The hardware automatically detects the direction based on the process image mapping. For example, if you link a channel to a PLC output variable, the module enables the 0.5 A power transistor for that specific M12 pin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this module suitable for high-vibration tool-changers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The module is tested according to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEN 60068-2-6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand is fully encapsulated. The M8 and M12 screw-type connectors provide a gas-tight, vibration-resistant connection that far exceeds the reliability of traditional spring or screw terminals found in cabinets.\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 Segments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen daisy-chaining multiple EPP modules, calculate the total current draw for both\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. If the voltage drop exceeds the 24 VDC (-15 percent \/ +20 percent) tolerance at the end of the chain, an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEP9214\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEP9224\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epower feeder must be inserted to refresh the power levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM12 Connector Torquing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTo maintain the IP67 rating, all M12 and M8 connectors must be tightened with a calibrated torque wrench (typically 0.6 Nm for M12). Use protective caps on any unused sockets to prevent moisture ingress and oxidation of the contacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInductive Load Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhile the outputs are short-circuit proof, when switching high-inductance loads (such as large solenoid valves), ensure that the internal flyback diodes are sufficient for your cycle rate. For extremely high-frequency switching, external quenching circuits may be used to extend the module’s lifespan.\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\u003eBECKHOFF EPP2338-0002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eeliminates the need for intermediate terminal boxes, significantly reducing wiring complexity and material costs. Its ability to operate in sub-zero temperatures (-25 Celsius) and withstand heavy mechanical shock makes it a premier choice for mobile equipment and AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles). By leveraging the 500 V electrical isolation between the EtherCAT P bus and the field level, it ensures that electromagnetic noise from large motors does not interfere with the master controller’s data integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106693734763,"sku":"EPP2338-0002","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/epp2338-0002-eoenfmwwvrk.png?v=1776244737","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/fr\/products\/epp2338-0002-beckhoff-ethercat-p-box-8-channel-digital-i-o","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}