{"product_id":"beckhoff-ip4112-b730-fieldbus-box","title":"Beckhoff IP4112-B730 Fieldbus Box","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBeckhoff IP4112-B730 Fieldbus Box\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecentralized fieldbus architectures require robust, direct-to-machine interfaces to manage peripheral signals without protective enclosures. The \u003cstrong\u003eIP4112-B730\u003c\/strong\u003e fieldbus box serves as a Modbus RTU\/ASCII interface module designed for direct mounting on machinery in harsh industrial environments. This module enables reliable serial communication via Modbus protocol, supporting data transfer rates up to 38,400 baud. 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