Manufacturer: BECKHOFF
Product No.: EP1518-0002
Country of origin:Germany
Product Type: EtherCAT Boxes
Payment: T/T, Western Union
Weight: 165g
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
Designed for decentralized automation setups, the Beckhoff EP1518-0002 serves as an IP67-rated EtherCAT Box that integrates eight digital inputs into a rugged, cabinet-free housing. This compact module is optimized for direct machine mounting, eliminating the need for protective enclosures. Two of the eight inputs are highly versatile, supporting configuration as 32-bit up/down counters to handle pulse processing. The module fully integrates with EtherCAT networks, using Distributed Clocks (DC) to ensure high-precision temporal synchronization across the plant floor.
| Manufacturer | BECKHOFF |
| Part Number / Model | EP1518-0002 |
| Protocol | EtherCAT |
| Bus Interface | 2 x M8 socket, shielded, screw type |
| Specification | EN 61131-2, type 1/3 |
| Number of Inputs | 8 (2 usable as 32-bit up/down counters) |
| Input Connections | M12 x 1, 5-pin, A-coded |
| Counting Frequency | Max. 1 kHz |
| Nominal Input Voltage | 24 V DC (-15% / +20%) |
| Input Filter | Adjustable 0 to 100 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) |
| Distributed Clocks | Yes |
| Sensor Supply | From control voltage, max. 0.5 A per 4 sensors, short-circuit proof |
| Power Supply Connection | Feed: 1 x M8 male socket, 4-pin; Downstream: 1 x M8 female socket, 4-pin |
| Current Consumption from Us | 120 mA |
| Electrical Isolation | 500 V |
| 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, IP66, IP67 (conforms to EN 60529) |
| Interface Type | Connection Standard | Description |
|---|---|---|
| EtherCAT Bus | 2 x M8 socket, shielded, screw type | Incoming and outgoing EtherCAT lines for daisy-chain topology. |
| Digital Inputs | 4 x M12 x 1, 5-pin, A-coded sockets | Connects up to 8 sensors (2 inputs per socket). |
| Power Supply Feed | 1 x M8 male socket, 4-pin | Feeds system and sensor supply voltage (Us). |
| Power Supply Downstream | 1 x M8 female socket, 4-pin | Passes power through to the next EtherCAT Box module. |
To ensure trouble-free operation and maintain the rated IP67 protection, observe the following field installation guidelines:
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