{"product_id":"beckhoff-ip4112-b400-fieldbus-box-module","title":"Beckhoff IP4112-B400 Fieldbus Box Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eDesigned for direct machine-mounting in demanding industrial environments, the \u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff IP4112-B400\u003c\/strong\u003e establishes a ruggedized Interbus fieldbus interface without requiring an additional protective enclosure. By integrating control and processing mechanisms directly on-site, this module facilitates robust IP65\/66\/67-rated distributed I\/O operation. It features standard M23 connection nodes for seamless network handshaking and is fully configurable using the specialized \u003cstrong\u003eKS2000 configuration software\u003c\/strong\u003e environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-integrity Interbus network communication capabilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRobust IP65, IP66, and IP67 dust and liquid ingress protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect-to-machine installation footprint, eliminating terminal box requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDual M8 power interface configurations supporting simplified downstream daisy-chaining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFull configuration integration within the Beckhoff KS2000 environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExceptional vibration and shock resistance complying with European industrial standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomotive assembly lines utilizing legacy and modern Interbus networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial handling, logistics, and multi-zone conveyor systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProcessing plants requiring decentralized I\/O distribution in high-moisture or dusty zones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\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; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecification Parameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTechnical Value\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: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eBeckhoff Automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eIP4112-B400\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eFieldbus Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBus Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e1 x M23 female 9-pin, 1 x M23 male 9-pin (Interbus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eControl Voltage Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e24 V DC (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: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCurrent Consumption (Box Supply)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e85 mA + sensor load (max. 0.5 A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Feed Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\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: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Downstream Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\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: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\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: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e0 to +55 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\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: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVibration\/Shock Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\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: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEMC Immunity\/Emission\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\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: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e0.55 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePackage Dimensions (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e160 mm x 120 mm x 60 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\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; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eM8 Power Connector Pin\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFunction 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: 8px;\"\u003ePin 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eFeed Control Voltage, +24 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003ePin 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eFeed Load Voltage (according to I\/O configuration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003ePin 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eGND Control Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003ePin 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eGND Load Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEmpirical Engineering Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe \"B400\" suffix designates native integration into Interbus topologies via M23 connectors. For migration paths to modern networks such as EtherCAT or PROFINET, alternative Fieldbus Box suffixes (e.g., \"-B110\" or \"-B310\") should be sourced. If replacing older generation modules, ensure that the existing Master configuration file (GSD or device description database) matches the legacy revision of this specific firmware sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eA common point of failure in distributed setups is exceeding the total physical power distribution thresholds. When daisy-chaining modules via the downstream M8 connectors, ensure the total current consumption of sensor networks and auxiliary controls does not exceed the absolute limit of 0.5 A. Excessive current draw will trigger localized power rail dips and communication drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003eTo maintain full IP67 ingress ratings in harsh operating conditions, unused M8 or M23 ports must be sealed with official protective threaded metal caps. Standard plastic transport plugs do not prevent liquid ingress over time. When utilizing KS2000 for diagnostics, ensure you use the proper isolated serial interface adapter to prevent ground loops between the fieldbus nodes and your PC hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 12px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #9b2c2c;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 4px 0 0 0; color: #9b2c2c; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eAlways isolate the 24 V DC supply lines before starting any assembly or maintenance operations. Connecting or disconnecting active cables under load can lead to diagnostic data corruption, arc flashes, or localized transceiver hardware failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; padding-top: 1px;\"\u003eMount the Fieldbus Box on a flat, vibration-free surface utilizing standard M4 screws. Torque the mounting hardware to 1.2 Nm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; padding-top: 1px;\"\u003eEstablish the Interbus incoming and outgoing physical lines using high-shielded M23 9-pin industrial cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; padding-top: 1px;\"\u003eConnect the 24 V DC power distribution via the 4-pin M8 male connector. Securely hand-tighten all knurled collars to seat the internal O-ring seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106426249579,"sku":"IP4112-B400","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/ip4112-b400-rz4i0ggpdic.png?v=1776245094","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/ms\/products\/beckhoff-ip4112-b400-fieldbus-box-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}