{"product_id":"beckhoff-il2300-b400-fieldbus-box-coupler-module","title":"Beckhoff IL2300-B400 Fieldbus Box Coupler Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eDesigned to manage high-speed industrial communications within rugged environments, the \u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff IL2300-B400\u003c\/strong\u003e establishes a direct interface between the Lightbus system and decentralized IP67 Extension Box modules. This coupler box allows for efficient modular expansion directly on the machinery, eliminating the need for protective control cabinets. By converting Lightbus telegrams into the internal Extension Box protocol, the device ensures near-instantaneous I\/O updates. Its robust construction guarantees superior mechanical stability, making it highly reliable in demanding manufacturing and process automation layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eSupports up to 120 decentralized extension modules for flexible system scalability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eHandles up to 512 digital inputs and 512 digital outputs per fieldbus node.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eManages up to 28 analog inputs and 28 analog outputs for complex instrumentation integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eFull configuration, commissioning, and parameter setting via the KS2000 software tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eHeavy-duty M23 and M8 connections engineered for severe industrial environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCabinet-free, decentralized machine control architectures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eAutomotive assembly lines utilizing high-speed Lightbus configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eMaterial handling and packaging equipment requiring dense distributed I\/O points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eWet or dusty environments requiring IP67 ingress protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eValue \/ Specification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eBeckhoff\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eIL2300-B400\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFieldbus Protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eLightbus\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMax Extension Modules\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e120 (max. 64 byte input \/ 64 byte output data)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDigital Peripherals Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eMax. 512 inputs and 512 outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAnalog Peripherals Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eMax. 28 inputs and 28 outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConfiguration Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eVia KS2000 software\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBus Connection Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e1 x M23 female 9-pin socket, 1 x M23 male 9-pin socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Supply (Control)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e24 V DC (Permissible range: 20 to 29 V DC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Supply (Load)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: style; padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eDetermined by connected Extension Box I\/O types\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Feed Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e1 x M8 male socket, 4-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDownstream Power Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e1 x M8 female socket, 4-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCurrent Consumption (Box Supply)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e85 mA + sensor loads (max. 0.5 A total)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eElectrical Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eControl voltage\/fieldbus: None; Control voltage\/I\/O: By I\/O type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIngress Protection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eIP65 \/ IP66 \/ IP67 (conforms to EN 60529)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e0 to +55 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e-25 to +85 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVibration\/Shock Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eConforms to EN 60068-2-6 \/ EN 60068-2-27\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEMC Immunity\/Emission\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eConforms to EN 61000-6-2 \/ EN 61000-6-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNet Unit Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e350 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e2.0 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eConnections and Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003ePin Configuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eFunctional Assignment\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eM23 Fieldbus In\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e9-pin Female Socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eIncoming Lightbus signals and diagnostic feedback loop\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eM23 Fieldbus Out\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e9-pin Male Socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eDownstream Lightbus extension to adjacent field nodes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eM8 Power Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e4-pin Male (Feed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003ePin 1: +24 V DC Control; Pin 2: +24 V DC Load; Pin 3: GND Control; Pin 4: GND Load\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eM8 Power Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e4-pin Female (Downstream)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eLoop-through control and load voltages to next Extension Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe IL2300-B400 is specifically dedicated to Beckhoff Lightbus architectures. If your installation requires transition to alternative fieldbus networks, the Beckhoff IP67 Fieldbus Box range features alternative options, such as the IL2300-B310 (PROFIBUS) or the IL2300-B510 (CANopen). For modern Industrial Ethernet networks, migrate to the EtherCAT EP series modules. Note that configuration files and mapping configurations compiled in KS2000 for Lightbus cannot be migrated directly to other protocols without hardware profile reconfiguration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eTo maintain the specified IP67 protection rating, all unused M23 and M8 connectors must be sealed using industrial-grade protective caps. The internal box supply current is limited to 0.5 A for connected sensors. In applications where sensors require higher current draws, run auxiliary external power lines rather than powering directly through the module. Pay close attention to the bend radius of the Lightbus fiber optic cables; tight bends can lead to data attenuation and intermittent fieldbus communication drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eWhen connecting the device, use separate wire routing for control voltage and high-current AC lines to prevent electromagnetic coupling. Use shielded M23 and M8 cables for communication lines to preserve signal integrity against high-frequency noise. During initial software configuration in KS2000, ensure the hardware addresses mapped in your PLC config tool match the physical physical nodes in sequence, particularly when managing maximum I\/O extension counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #9b2c2c;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0.5rem 0 0 0; color: #9b2c2c; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eEnsure all control and load power supplies are fully disconnected before beginning installation, wiring modifications, or maintenance. High transient voltages or sudden machine activation during installation may cause electrical shock or severe damage to sensitive electronic components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eMount the coupler module securely to the machinery frame using the integrated mounting holes. Ensure the installation surface is flat to prevent torque stress on the housing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eConnect the incoming Lightbus fiber optic lines to the M23 female input socket and the downstream loop to the M23 male socket. Fully hand-tighten the coupling rings.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eAttach the M8 4-pin feed cable to supply the 24 V DC control and load voltages. If cascading power to further Extension Boxes, connect the M8 downstream cable.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eFit heavy-duty dust caps onto any open or unused M8 or M23 ports to ensure watertight performance. Perform software diagnostics via KS2000 prior to machine commissioning.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106470060395,"sku":"IL2300-B400","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/il2300-b400-abjm4r0fzzt.png?v=1776244840","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/id\/products\/beckhoff-il2300-b400-fieldbus-box-coupler-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}