{"product_id":"beckhoff-ep1809-0021-ethercat-box-16-channel-digital-input","title":"BECKHOFF EP1809-0021 EtherCAT Box 16-Channel Digital Input","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e16 digital input channels\u003c\/strong\u003e compliant with EN 61131-2, type 1\/3 specifications.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eDirect machine-level installation\u003c\/strong\u003e enabled by an IP65\/IP66\/IP67 rated housing.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eEtherCAT communication interface\u003c\/strong\u003e utilizing dual shielded M8 sockets for ring or line topologies.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated sensor supply\u003c\/strong\u003e powered from the control voltage with a total capacity of up to 0.5 A and short-circuit protection.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eM8 connection technology\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring 3-pin A-coded sockets for signal wiring and 4-pin M8 connectors for power feed and downstream distribution.\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  Decentralized machine control architectures without control cabinets\n  Automated manufacturing lines requiring distributed sensor data acquisition\n  Conveyor systems and material handling equipment with high IP rating requirements\n  Packaging and assembly machinery operating in wet or dusty industrial environments\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGeneral\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBECKHOFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eExact Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEP1809-0021\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEtherCAT Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProtocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEtherCAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIP65, IP66, IP67 (conforms to EN 60529)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInstallation Position\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVariable\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eapprox. 250 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSignal and I\/O\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNumber of Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSpecification\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEN 61131-2, type 1\/3\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNominal Input Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 V DC (-15 % \/ +20 %)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\"0\" Signal Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-3 to +5 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\"1\" Signal Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11 to 30 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInput Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003etyp. 3 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInput Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e3.0 ms\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCounting Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003emax. 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSensor Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003efrom control voltage, max. 0.5 A, short-circuit proof in total\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eElectrical and Communication\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBus 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