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The BECKHOFF EP1312-0001 is an EtherCAT Box module designed to couple EtherCAT P junctions within an industrial automation network. This module serves as an expansion junction, allowing the integration of EtherCAT P devices—which combine communication and power supply in a single cable—directly into harsh environments requiring decentralized I/O architectures.
Equipped with robust physical interfaces and housed in a protective enclosure, the EP1312-0001 facilitates modular machine topologies without requiring control cabinet installation. It processes input and output connections via standardized M8 connectors, supporting decentralized network distribution while maintaining real-time communication capabilities across the EtherCAT infrastructure.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BECKHOFF |
| Exact Model | EP1312-0001 |
| Product Type | EtherCAT Box |
| Task within EtherCAT system | Coupling of EtherCAT P junctions |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | IN: 1 x EtherCAT, OUT: 1 x EtherCAT, 2 x EtherCAT P |
| Bus Interface | 2 x M8 socket, shielded, screw type; 2 x P-coded M8 socket, screw type |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Nominal Voltage | 24 V DC (-15 % / +20 %) |
| Total Current | Max. 3 A per US and UP for all EtherCAT P ports in total |
| Current Consumption from US | Typ. 120 mA |
| Power Supply Connection | Feed: 1 x M8 male socket, 4-pin; Downstream connection: 1 x M8 female socket, 4-pin |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | -25 to +60 degC |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 to +85 degC |
| Vibration Resistance | Conforms to EN 60068-2-6 |
| Shock Resistance | Conforms to EN 60068-2-27 |
| EMC Immunity | Conforms to EN 61000-6-2 |
| EMC Emission | Conforms to EN 61000-6-4 |
| Protection Rating | IP65, IP66, IP67 (conforms to EN 60529) |
| Installation Position | Variable |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Approvals and Markings | CE, UL |
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The BECKHOFF EP1312-0001 is an EtherCAT Box module designed to couple EtherCAT P junctions within an industrial automation network. This module serves as an expansion junction, allowing the integration of EtherCAT P devices—which combine communication and power supply in a single cable—directly into harsh environments requiring decentralized I/O architectures.
Equipped with robust physical interfaces and housed in a protective enclosure, the EP1312-0001 facilitates modular machine topologies without requiring control cabinet installation. It processes input and output connections via standardized M8 connectors, supporting decentralized network distribution while maintaining real-time communication capabilities across the EtherCAT infrastructure.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BECKHOFF |
| Exact Model | EP1312-0001 |
| Product Type | EtherCAT Box |
| Task within EtherCAT system | Coupling of EtherCAT P junctions |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | IN: 1 x EtherCAT, OUT: 1 x EtherCAT, 2 x EtherCAT P |
| Bus Interface | 2 x M8 socket, shielded, screw type; 2 x P-coded M8 socket, screw type |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Nominal Voltage | 24 V DC (-15 % / +20 %) |
| Total Current | Max. 3 A per US and UP for all EtherCAT P ports in total |
| Current Consumption from US | Typ. 120 mA |
| Power Supply Connection | Feed: 1 x M8 male socket, 4-pin; Downstream connection: 1 x M8 female socket, 4-pin |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | -25 to +60 degC |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 to +85 degC |
| Vibration Resistance | Conforms to EN 60068-2-6 |
| Shock Resistance | Conforms to EN 60068-2-27 |
| EMC Immunity | Conforms to EN 61000-6-2 |
| EMC Emission | Conforms to EN 61000-6-4 |
| Protection Rating | IP65, IP66, IP67 (conforms to EN 60529) |
| Installation Position | Variable |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Approvals and Markings | CE, UL |
Global Express Shipping
Returns & Warranty
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| Country of origin |
Germany
|