{"product_id":"beckhoff-ep3204-0002-ethercat-box","title":"BECKHOFF EP3204-0002 EtherCAT Box","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BECKHOFF EP3204-0002 EtherCAT Box is a four-channel input module designed for direct connection of resistance thermometers in industrial machine environments without control cabinets. As part of the EtherCAT Box product family, this unit features a rugged IP65, IP66, and IP67 protection rating, allowing it to be mounted directly on plant machinery close to the process sensors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis module processes signals from various resistance sensors and potentiometers, supporting multiple sensor types including Pt100, Pt200, Pt500, Pt1000, Ni100, Ni120, and Ni1000, as well as direct resistance measurement. Sensor connection is accommodated via M12 screw-type connectors configured for two-, three-, or four-wire setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunication with the control system is established via the high-speed EtherCAT protocol, linked through shielded M8 sockets. Power is distributed across the module using M8 connectors for the 24 V DC US supply, ensuring straightforward daisy-chaining and integration into decentralized automation architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eFour analog input channels\u003c\/strong\u003e for resistance thermometers and resistance measurement.\n  \u003cli\u003eSupport for multiple sensor types including Pt100, Pt200, Pt500, Pt1000, Ni100, Ni120, Ni1000, and resistive elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRugged IP65\/IP66\/IP67 enclosure for direct machine-level mounting in harsh environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfigurable input filter variations and selectable conversion times from 2 ms to 800 ms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated open-circuit recognition for enhanced diagnostic reliability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEtherCAT communication interface with dual shielded M8 sockets for line topology integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecentralized temperature acquisition in machine building and factory automation systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProcess temperature monitoring on conveyors, handling equipment, and packaging lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect machine-mounted sensor integration in environments requiring high water and dust protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eResistive position and potentiometer feedback in decentralized industrial assemblies.\u003c\/li\u003e\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\u003eEP3204-0002\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\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eapprox. 165 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eElectrical and Input Data\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\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSensor Types\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePt100, Pt200, Pt500, Pt1000, Ni100, Ni120, Ni1000, resistance measurement (10 ohm to 1.2\/4 kohm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMeasuring Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-200 to +850 degC (Pt sensors); -60 to +250 degC (Ni sensors)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.1 degC per digit\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMeasurement Error\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; +\/-0.5 degC (Pt sensors in 4-wire connection)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConversion Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e800 ms up to 2 ms (default approx. 85 ms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMeasuring Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003etyp. 0.5 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNominal Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 V DC (-15 percent \/ +20 percent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCurrent Consumption from US\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e120 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eElectrical Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e500 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eConnections and Interfaces\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 Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 x M8 socket, shielded, screw type\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePower Supply Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFeed: 1 x M8 male socket, 4-pin; Downstream connection: 1 x M8 female socket, 4-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSensor Connection Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eScrew type M12 for 2-, 3-, and 4-wire connections (presetting: 2-wire)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eEnvironmental and Approvals\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\u003eOperating Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-25 to +60 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-40 to +85 degC\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\u003eVibration and Shock Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConforms to EN 60068-2-6 \/ EN 60068-2-27\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEMC Immunity and Emission\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConforms to EN 61000-6-2 \/ EN 61000-6-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApprovals and Markings\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCE, UL, ATEX\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEx Marking\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eII 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVerify that the exact model EP3204-0002 matches your system design requirements and part list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnsure all system power supplies are completely de-energized before mounting or wiring the module.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInspect the module housing, M8 bus sockets, M12 sensor connectors, and seals for any physical damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMount the EtherCAT Box securely onto a flat machine surface using appropriate mechanical fasteners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnect the 24 V DC power supply feed to the designated M8 male socket and downstream connections if applicable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWire the temperature sensors to the M12 connectors using the correct 2-, 3-, or 4-wire configuration matching your sensor type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAttach shielded EtherCAT cables to the M8 bus sockets to maintain communication integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCheck all connections, verify potential distribution, and power on the system to perform commissioning through the control software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106463080811,"sku":"EP3204-0002","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/ep3204-0002-0ls5f12uuw0.png?v=1776244672","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/beckhoff-ep3204-0002-ethercat-box","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}