The BECKHOFF EP1809-0021 EtherCAT Box is a digital input module featuring 16 channels designed for industrial automation environments requiring distributed signal acquisition. Operating directly within an EtherCAT network, this device connects binary control signals from sensors and switches to the automation controller, supporting reliable data communication across harsh plant floors.
Constructed in a rugged industrial housing with an IP65, IP66, and IP67 protection rating, the EP1809-0021 is engineered for direct machine mounting without requiring a control cabinet. It integrates M8 connectors for both signal inputs and network connections, facilitating straightforward installation and maintenance in decentralized machine topologies.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BECKHOFF |
| Exact Model | EP1809-0021 |
| Product Type | EtherCAT Box |
| Protocol | EtherCAT |
| Protection Rating | IP65, IP66, IP67 (conforms to EN 60529) |
| Installation Position | Variable |
| Weight | approx. 250 g |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Number of Inputs | 16 |
| Specification | EN 61131-2, type 1/3 |
| Nominal Input Voltage | 24 V DC (-15 % / +20 %) |
| "0" Signal Voltage | -3 to +5 V |
| "1" Signal Voltage | 11 to 30 V |
| Input Current | typ. 3 mA |
| Input Filter | 3.0 ms |
| Counting Frequency | max. 1 kHz |
| Sensor Supply | from control voltage, max. 0.5 A, short-circuit proof in total |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Bus Interface | 2 x M8 socket, shielded, screw type |
| Power Supply Connection | Feed: 1 x M8 male socket, 4-pin; Downstream connection: 1 x M8 female socket, 4-pin |
| Current Consumption from US | typ. 130 mA |
| Electrical Isolation | 500 V |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | -25 to +60 degC |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 to +85 degC |
| Vibration Resistance | conforms to EN 60068-2-6 |
| Shock Resistance | conforms to EN 60068-2-27 |
| EMC Immunity | conforms to EN 61000-6-2 |
| EMC Emission | conforms to EN 61000-6-4 |
| Interface | Function |
|---|---|
| Bus Interface (2 x M8 socket) | EtherCAT input and output connections, shielded |
| Power Supply Feed (1 x M8 male, 4-pin) | Incoming 24 V DC control voltage supply |
| Power Supply Downstream (1 x M8 female, 4-pin) | Further distribution of 24 V DC control voltage to subsequent modules |
| Input Connections (16 x M8, 3-pin, A-coded) | Connection points for 16 digital sensors |
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Manufacturer: BECKHOFF
Product No.: EP1809-0021
Country of origin:Germany
Product Type: EtherCAT Modules
Payment: T/T, Western Union
Weight: 250g
Dimensions: 12.6 x 3 x 2.6 cm
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
The BECKHOFF EP1809-0021 EtherCAT Box is a digital input module featuring 16 channels designed for industrial automation environments requiring distributed signal acquisition. Operating directly within an EtherCAT network, this device connects binary control signals from sensors and switches to the automation controller, supporting reliable data communication across harsh plant floors.
Constructed in a rugged industrial housing with an IP65, IP66, and IP67 protection rating, the EP1809-0021 is engineered for direct machine mounting without requiring a control cabinet. It integrates M8 connectors for both signal inputs and network connections, facilitating straightforward installation and maintenance in decentralized machine topologies.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BECKHOFF |
| Exact Model | EP1809-0021 |
| Product Type | EtherCAT Box |
| Protocol | EtherCAT |
| Protection Rating | IP65, IP66, IP67 (conforms to EN 60529) |
| Installation Position | Variable |
| Weight | approx. 250 g |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Number of Inputs | 16 |
| Specification | EN 61131-2, type 1/3 |
| Nominal Input Voltage | 24 V DC (-15 % / +20 %) |
| "0" Signal Voltage | -3 to +5 V |
| "1" Signal Voltage | 11 to 30 V |
| Input Current | typ. 3 mA |
| Input Filter | 3.0 ms |
| Counting Frequency | max. 1 kHz |
| Sensor Supply | from control voltage, max. 0.5 A, short-circuit proof in total |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Bus Interface | 2 x M8 socket, shielded, screw type |
| Power Supply Connection | Feed: 1 x M8 male socket, 4-pin; Downstream connection: 1 x M8 female socket, 4-pin |
| Current Consumption from US | typ. 130 mA |
| Electrical Isolation | 500 V |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | -25 to +60 degC |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 to +85 degC |
| Vibration Resistance | conforms to EN 60068-2-6 |
| Shock Resistance | conforms to EN 60068-2-27 |
| EMC Immunity | conforms to EN 61000-6-2 |
| EMC Emission | conforms to EN 61000-6-4 |
| Interface | Function |
|---|---|
| Bus Interface (2 x M8 socket) | EtherCAT input and output connections, shielded |
| Power Supply Feed (1 x M8 male, 4-pin) | Incoming 24 V DC control voltage supply |
| Power Supply Downstream (1 x M8 female, 4-pin) | Further distribution of 24 V DC control voltage to subsequent modules |
| Input Connections (16 x M8, 3-pin, A-coded) | Connection points for 16 digital sensors |
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| Country of origin |
Germany
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