Decentralized digital signal processing in harsh industrial environments is facilitated by the Beckhoff EPI2338-0001 IO-Link box. This robust, field-mountable module features eight digital channels that can be individually configured as either inputs or outputs, allowing flexible adaptation to diverse sensor and actuator requirements directly at the machine level. Operating via the standardized IO-Link communication protocol, the device transmits control signals and diagnostic data to the higher-level controller with high efficiency.
The EPI2338-0001 is designed for direct installation on machinery, eliminating the need for protective control cabinets. Its compact form factor and high ingress protection rating make it suitable for space-constrained and demanding applications. The integrated Class B IO-Link interface ensures reliable data transfer rates up to 230.4 kbaud while providing separate power supplies for the module electronics and connected actuators.
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff |
| Part Number/Model | EPI2338-0001 |
| Communication Interface | IO-Link V1.1, Class B |
| Data Transfer Rate | 230.4 kbaud (COM3) |
| Number of Channels | 8 digital inputs or outputs (individually configurable) |
| I/O Connection Type | M8, screw type |
| IO-Link Connection | 1 x M12 plug, A-coded |
| Input Filter | 3.0 ms (default), adjustable 0 to 20 ms |
| "0" Signal Voltage | -3 to +5 V (EN 61131-2, type 3) |
| "1" Signal Voltage | 11 to 30 V (EN 61131-2, type 3) |
| Input Current | typ. 3 mA (EN 61131-2, type 3) |
| Sensor Supply | From P24, max. 0.5 A total, short-circuit proof |
| Load Type | Ohmic, inductive, lamp load |
| Nominal Input Voltage | 24 V DC (-15% / +20%) |
| Max. Output Current | 0.5 A per channel, short-circuit proof |
| Short-Circuit Current | Max. 1.5 A |
| Current Consumption | typ. 100 mA from L+ |
| Auxiliary Power Current | typ. 20 mA + load |
| Electrical Isolation | Yes (L+ / P24) |
| Weight | approx. 165 g |
| Operating Temperature | -25 to +60 degC |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +85 degC |
| Vibration/Shock Resistance | Conforms to EN 60068-2-6 / EN 60068-2-27 |
| EMC Immunity/Emission | Conforms to EN 61000-6-2 / EN 61000-6-4 |
| Protection Rating | IP65/66/67 (conforms to EN 60529) |
| Approvals | CE, UL |
| Connection Type | Function | Pin Configuration / Description |
|---|---|---|
| M12 Plug (A-coded) | IO-Link & Power Supply | Standard IO-Link Class B pinout (L+, L-, P24, N24, C/Q) |
| M8 Female Connectors (Channels 1-8) | Digital Input/Output | Screw-type connection for sensors and actuators |
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Product No.: EPI2338-0001
Country of origin:Germany
Product Type: IO-Link Boxes
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Weight: 165g
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Decentralized digital signal processing in harsh industrial environments is facilitated by the Beckhoff EPI2338-0001 IO-Link box. This robust, field-mountable module features eight digital channels that can be individually configured as either inputs or outputs, allowing flexible adaptation to diverse sensor and actuator requirements directly at the machine level. Operating via the standardized IO-Link communication protocol, the device transmits control signals and diagnostic data to the higher-level controller with high efficiency.
The EPI2338-0001 is designed for direct installation on machinery, eliminating the need for protective control cabinets. Its compact form factor and high ingress protection rating make it suitable for space-constrained and demanding applications. The integrated Class B IO-Link interface ensures reliable data transfer rates up to 230.4 kbaud while providing separate power supplies for the module electronics and connected actuators.
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff |
| Part Number/Model | EPI2338-0001 |
| Communication Interface | IO-Link V1.1, Class B |
| Data Transfer Rate | 230.4 kbaud (COM3) |
| Number of Channels | 8 digital inputs or outputs (individually configurable) |
| I/O Connection Type | M8, screw type |
| IO-Link Connection | 1 x M12 plug, A-coded |
| Input Filter | 3.0 ms (default), adjustable 0 to 20 ms |
| "0" Signal Voltage | -3 to +5 V (EN 61131-2, type 3) |
| "1" Signal Voltage | 11 to 30 V (EN 61131-2, type 3) |
| Input Current | typ. 3 mA (EN 61131-2, type 3) |
| Sensor Supply | From P24, max. 0.5 A total, short-circuit proof |
| Load Type | Ohmic, inductive, lamp load |
| Nominal Input Voltage | 24 V DC (-15% / +20%) |
| Max. Output Current | 0.5 A per channel, short-circuit proof |
| Short-Circuit Current | Max. 1.5 A |
| Current Consumption | typ. 100 mA from L+ |
| Auxiliary Power Current | typ. 20 mA + load |
| Electrical Isolation | Yes (L+ / P24) |
| Weight | approx. 165 g |
| Operating Temperature | -25 to +60 degC |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +85 degC |
| Vibration/Shock Resistance | Conforms to EN 60068-2-6 / EN 60068-2-27 |
| EMC Immunity/Emission | Conforms to EN 61000-6-2 / EN 61000-6-4 |
| Protection Rating | IP65/66/67 (conforms to EN 60529) |
| Approvals | CE, UL |
| Connection Type | Function | Pin Configuration / Description |
|---|---|---|
| M12 Plug (A-coded) | IO-Link & Power Supply | Standard IO-Link Class B pinout (L+, L-, P24, N24, C/Q) |
| M8 Female Connectors (Channels 1-8) | Digital Input/Output | Screw-type connection for sensors and actuators |
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