{"product_id":"beckhoff-ep6228-3032-ethercat-box","title":"BECKHOFF EP6228-3032 EtherCAT Box","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF EP6228-3032\u003c\/strong\u003e is an IP67-rated industrial EtherCAT Box that serves as an 8-channel IO-Link master. Designed for decentralized control architectures without a control cabinet, this module allows direct integration of up to eight IO-Link devices, such as sensors, actuators, and pneumatic valve terminals, into the EtherCAT communication network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating as a Class B master, the module provides an additional, electrically isolated power supply (P24) specifically for actuators, supplementing the standard sensor supply. This configuration makes it highly suitable for higher-draw field devices. Power connection and loop-through are achieved using standardized 7\/8-inch power connectors, which simplify downstream daisy-chaining in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe physical design is robust and completely sealed, achieving an IP65, IP66, or IP67 ingress protection rating. It is designed to operate under harsh mechanical and environmental conditions, mounting directly onto machinery to optimize wiring topology and reduce terminal cabinet space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8 independent IO-Link Class B interfaces via M12 connection technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFull compatibility with IO-Link Specification V1.1\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports standard data transfer rates of 4.8 kbaud (COM1), 38.4 kbaud (COM2), and 230.4 kbaud (COM3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-capacity Class B port configuration providing both L+ sensor power and additional P24 actuator power\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated 7\/8-inch power connection (5-pin) with feed and downstream loop-through ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDual M8 shielded screw-type connectors for EtherCAT bus network interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRobust IP65\/66\/67 design for cabinet-free field deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecentralized machine-mount automation architectures requiring direct field bus connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eControl of IO-Link actuators and valve blocks requiring auxiliary Class B power\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHarsh manufacturing environments prone to dust, moisture, or liquid splashdown\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntralogistics and conveyor systems with distributed sensor networks\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  \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\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEP6228-3032\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEtherCAT Box (IO-Link Master)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIP65\/66\/67 (conforms to EN 60529)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-25 to +60 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-40 to +85 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eapprox. 440 g\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  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eEtherCAT and Communication\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\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\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\u003eIO-Link Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIO-Link Version\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIO-Link V1.1, Class B\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Rates\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4.8 kbaud, 38.4 kbaud, 230.4 kbaud\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDistributed Clocks\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNot supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eElectrical\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNominal Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 V DC (-15% \/ +20%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCurrent Consumption from US\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003etyp. 130 mA + load\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIO-Link Sensor Supply L+\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 V DC, 1.4 A per port (Sum Max. 11.2 A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIO-Link Extra Power P24\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 V DC, 4.0 A per port (Sum Max. 4.0 A for every 2 ports)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePower Supply Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFeed: 1 x 7\/8\" plug (5-pin); Downstream: 1 x 7\/8\" socket (5-pin)\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\u003eStandards and Approvals\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVibration\/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\/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\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCE\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnections \/ Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eInterface \/ Terminal\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEtherCAT Input \/ Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 x M8 socket, shielded, screw-type connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIO-Link Ports (1 to 8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eM12 x 1, 5-pin, A-coded connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePower Feed\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 x 7\/8\" plug, 5-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePower Downstream\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 x 7\/8\" socket, 5-pin loop-through\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\u003eEnsure that all field power supplies and network lines are fully de-energized before beginning physical installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMount the module securely to a flat, rigid machine framework using the integrated mounting holes. Do not over-torque the mounting screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVerify that all connecting M12, M8, and 7\/8\" cabling connectors are clean, dry, and undamaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnect the EtherCAT communication cables to the shielded M8 input and output sockets, ensuring the threaded collars are tightened firmly to maintain the IP rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApply the 24 V DC power feed to the 7\/8\" plug, and loop downstream to subsequent modules if applicable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFit any unused ports with correct, thread-matching protective caps to guarantee the unit remains sealed against dust and moisture ingress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReplacement Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDocument the port configuration, terminal network layout, and the device mapping of the existing module before starting removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDe-energize the system completely, including any external actuator supply lines connected to the Class B ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisconnect all network, power, and I\/O cabling from the module.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRemove the faulty module and replace it with the new unit in the same mounting location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRe-engage all cables, verifying the correct channel assignments and ensuring proper seal tightness on the M12 and M8 connectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePower up the system and confirm proper fieldbus communication status via the network LED indicators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106444501355,"sku":"EP6228-3032","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/ep6228-3032-dzjo4qnrbte.png?v=1776244687","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/beckhoff-ep6228-3032-ethercat-box","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}