{"product_id":"beckhoff-ip2000-b400-fieldbus-box","title":"Beckhoff IP2000-B400 Fieldbus Box","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for distributed industrial automation environments, the \u003cstrong\u003eIP2000-B400\u003c\/strong\u003e serves as a robust Interbus fieldbus box featuring 8 digital output channels. This low-profile module enables direct connection of binary control signals from the Interbus network to actuators, contactors, solenoid valves, and indicator lamps. Engineered with a highly resilient polyamide housing, the device allows for direct mounting on machines and process equipment without requiring an additional protective control cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIP2000-B400\u003c\/strong\u003e manages decentralized digital output processing with high-speed performance, achieving an approximate 1 ms data transfer time when operating up to 10 modules. The integration of standard M8 and M23 connections ensures stable mechanical and electrical interfaces under demanding factory floor conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8-channel digital output layout handling up to 0.5 A per channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated Interbus communication interface with data transfer speeds up to 500 kBaud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShort-circuit protected digital outputs with an auxiliary power configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRobust IP65\/66\/67 rating for superior resistance to moisture, dust, and environmental contaminants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandardized M23 connections for secure, vibration-resistant bus cabling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact 30 mm width optimization for tight physical mounting spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomotive assembly lines and robotic welding cells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConveyor systems and high-throughput material handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging machinery and automated bottling plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDe-centralized field I\/O processing in harsh processing environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBeckhoff\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number \/ Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIP2000-B400\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFieldbus Protocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInterbus\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Connections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8 mm, snap-type\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoad Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOhmic, inductive, lamp load\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Output Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 V DC (-15% \/ +20%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Output Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.5 A per channel (individually short-circuit proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort-Circuit Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTypically 1.5 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData Transfer Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e500 kBaud\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaximum 400 m between modules\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFeed: 1 x M8 male socket (4-pin); 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