Manufacturer: BECKHOFF
Product No.: EP6002-0002
Country of origin:Germany
Product Type: Serial Interface Modules
Payment: T/T, Western Union
Weight: 165g
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
Industrial serial communication tasks demanding IP67-level environmental protection are directly addressed by the Beckhoff EP6002-0002 serial interface module. This ruggedized EtherCAT Box enables the decentralized integration of up to two serial end devices directly in the field, bypassing the need for protective control cabinets. Each of the two channels can be configured independently, allowing simultaneous operation of RS232, RS422, or RS485 protocols. The module executes rapid, bi-directional data transfer to the controller via the high-performance EtherCAT protocol, establishing an efficient interface for bar code scanners, operator terminals, serial sensors, and legacy industrial devices.
The transmission parameters, including baud rates up to 115,200 baud, parity, and stop bits, are software-selectable to match diverse device requirements. To prevent signal interference and isolate delicate terminal equipment, the EP6002-0002 features integrated 500 V electrical isolation between the communication interfaces and the internal EtherCAT system logic. Encased in a compact, field-ready housing with a high ingress rating, it supports flexible mounting and straightforward integration into highly distributed factory automation topologies.
| Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG |
| EP6002-0002 |
| EtherCAT |
| 2 x M8 socket, shielded, screw-type connection |
| 2 (TxD and RxD, full duplex) |
| RS232, RS422, RS485 |
| 300 to 115,200 baud (9600 baud preset, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit) |
| Less than 3 percent |
| 864 bytes receive buffer, 128 bytes transmit buffer |
| Max. 15 m |
| Approx. 1000 m |
| +5 V DC, 20 mA per channel, electrically isolated |
| 24 V DC (-15 percent / +20 percent) |
| Typ. 130 mA + sensor supply current |
| Feed: 1 x M8 male socket, 4-pin; Downstream: 1 x M8 female socket, 4-pin |
| 500 V |
| IP65, IP66, IP67 (conforms to EN 60529) |
| -25 to +60 degC |
| -40 to +85 degC |
| Conforms to EN 60068-2-6 / EN 60068-2-27 |
| Conforms to EN 61000-6-2 / EN 61000-6-4 |
| Approx. 165 g |
| Connection Type | Connector / Socket Pinout | Function |
|---|---|---|
| EtherCAT Bus | 2 x M8 socket, shielded | Inbound and outbound EtherCAT communication lines |
| Serial Interfaces | 2 x M12 socket, 5-pin, A-coded | RS232 / RS422 / RS485 connection and +5 V DC sensor supply |
| Power Supply Infeed | 1 x M8 male connector, 4-pin | 24 V DC control and peripheral voltage input (US/UP) |
| Power Supply Loop | 1 x M8 female connector, 4-pin | 24 V DC downstream power distribution to adjacent modules |
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| Country of origin |
Germany
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