Designed for decentralized automation tasks, the EP4378-1022 accommodates high-density digital and analog signals within a ruggedized, field-mountable housing. This Beckhoff EtherCAT Box serves as a versatile combination module, integrating 8 digital inputs, 8 digital outputs, 4 analog inputs, and 4 analog outputs. By providing comprehensive I/O capabilities directly on the machine, it eliminates the requirement for protective control cabinets and complex terminal boxes.
The analog channels on the module are highly adaptable, supporting both current and voltage modes (-10/0 to +10 V or -20/0/4 to +20 mA) customizable per individual channel at a precise 16-bit resolution. Built-in M12 connector interfaces ensure sealed, vibration-resistant connections under demanding industrial conditions, drastically reducing field wiring complexity and installation time.
| BECKHOFF |
| EP4378-1022 |
| EtherCAT |
| 2 x M8 socket, shielded, screw type |
| 8 x inputs, 8 x outputs |
| 4 x inputs, 4 x outputs |
| M12 x 1, 5-pin, a-coded |
| -10/0 to +10 V | -20/0/4 to +20 mA (parameterizable per channel) |
| 16 bit |
| Input: ~100 us, Output: ~40 us |
| Input: < 0.3%, Output: < 0.1% (relative to full scale value) |
| Voltage mode: > 5 kOhm | Current mode: < 350 Ohm |
| Voltage mode: > 200 kOhm | Current mode: typ. 85 Ohm + diode voltage |
| From auxiliary voltage UP, max. 0.5 A (total short-circuit proof) |
| 120 mA |
| Feed: 1 x M8 male socket, 4-pin; Downstream: 1 x M8 female socket, 4-pin |
| 500 V |
| approx. 250 g |
| -25 to +60 degC |
| -40 to +85 degC |
| IP65/66/67 (conforms to EN 60529) |
| Conforms to EN 60068-2-6 / EN 60068-2-27 |
| Conforms to EN 61000-6-2 / EN 61000-6-4 |
| Connector Type | Interface Style | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| EtherCAT Bus | 2 x M8 socket, shielded, screw type | Inbound and outbound industrial Ethernet communications |
| I/O Channels | M12 x 1, 5-pin, a-coded | Direct connection for analog and digital field sensors/actuators |
| Power Feed | 1 x M8 male socket, 4-pin | Input power supply feed (US and UP lines) |
| Power Downstream | 1 x M8 female socket, 4-pin | Loop-through supply connection for downstream EtherCAT modules |
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Manufacturer: BECKHOFF
Product No.: EP4378-1022
Country of origin:Germany
Product Type: EtherCAT Boxes
Payment: T/T, Western Union
Weight: 250g
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
Designed for decentralized automation tasks, the EP4378-1022 accommodates high-density digital and analog signals within a ruggedized, field-mountable housing. This Beckhoff EtherCAT Box serves as a versatile combination module, integrating 8 digital inputs, 8 digital outputs, 4 analog inputs, and 4 analog outputs. By providing comprehensive I/O capabilities directly on the machine, it eliminates the requirement for protective control cabinets and complex terminal boxes.
The analog channels on the module are highly adaptable, supporting both current and voltage modes (-10/0 to +10 V or -20/0/4 to +20 mA) customizable per individual channel at a precise 16-bit resolution. Built-in M12 connector interfaces ensure sealed, vibration-resistant connections under demanding industrial conditions, drastically reducing field wiring complexity and installation time.
| BECKHOFF |
| EP4378-1022 |
| EtherCAT |
| 2 x M8 socket, shielded, screw type |
| 8 x inputs, 8 x outputs |
| 4 x inputs, 4 x outputs |
| M12 x 1, 5-pin, a-coded |
| -10/0 to +10 V | -20/0/4 to +20 mA (parameterizable per channel) |
| 16 bit |
| Input: ~100 us, Output: ~40 us |
| Input: < 0.3%, Output: < 0.1% (relative to full scale value) |
| Voltage mode: > 5 kOhm | Current mode: < 350 Ohm |
| Voltage mode: > 200 kOhm | Current mode: typ. 85 Ohm + diode voltage |
| From auxiliary voltage UP, max. 0.5 A (total short-circuit proof) |
| 120 mA |
| Feed: 1 x M8 male socket, 4-pin; Downstream: 1 x M8 female socket, 4-pin |
| 500 V |
| approx. 250 g |
| -25 to +60 degC |
| -40 to +85 degC |
| IP65/66/67 (conforms to EN 60529) |
| Conforms to EN 60068-2-6 / EN 60068-2-27 |
| Conforms to EN 61000-6-2 / EN 61000-6-4 |
| Connector Type | Interface Style | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| EtherCAT Bus | 2 x M8 socket, shielded, screw type | Inbound and outbound industrial Ethernet communications |
| I/O Channels | M12 x 1, 5-pin, a-coded | Direct connection for analog and digital field sensors/actuators |
| Power Feed | 1 x M8 male socket, 4-pin | Input power supply feed (US and UP lines) |
| Power Downstream | 1 x M8 female socket, 4-pin | Loop-through supply connection for downstream EtherCAT modules |
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| Country of origin |
Germany
|
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