Facilitating direct sensor integration within decentralized control architectures, the BECKHOFF EPP1518-0002 industrial interface module provides eight digital inputs inside an IP67-rated enclosure. This EtherCAT P Box integrates communication and power (Us and Up) into a single, compact P-coded M8 connector system, minimizing on-site cabling complexity. Constructed with rugged encapsulation technology, the device is designed for direct machine mounting without an electrical cabinet, ensuring fast data transmission and high-precision time synchronization via integrated Distributed Clocks (DC).
| Parameter | Specification Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff |
| Model Number | EPP1518-0002 |
| Product Protocol | EtherCAT P |
| Number of Inputs | 8 (2 configurable as 32-bit up/down counters) |
| Bus Interface Connection | 2 x M8 socket, shielded, screw-type, P-coded |
| Input Port Type | M12 x 1, 5-pin, A-coded |
| Nominal Input Voltage | 24 V DC (-15% / +20%) |
| Logic "0" Signal Voltage | -3 to +5 V DC (EN 61131-2, type 3) |
| Logic "1" Signal Voltage | 11 to 30 V DC (EN 61131-2, type 3) |
| Input Current Rating | Typ. 3 mA (EN 61131-2, type 3) |
| Input Filter Config Range | Adjustable, 0 to 100 ms |
| Sensor Power Supply | From Us control voltage, max. 0.5 A per 4 sensors (short-circuit proof) |
| Current Consumption (Us) | Typ. 100 mA |
| Electrical Isolation | 500 V RMS |
| Operating Temperature Range | -25 to +60 degC |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 to +85 degC |
| Protection Rating | IP65, IP66, IP67 (conforms to EN 60529) |
| Weight | Approx. 165 g |
| Shipping Weight (Calculated) | 0.45 kg |
| Connector Port | Terminal Pin | Signal Assignment |
|---|---|---|
| M8 P-coded (Power & EtherCAT) | Pin 1 | Us (System and Sensor Power +24 V DC) |
| Pin 2 | Up (Actuator / Peripheral Power +24 V DC) | |
| Pin 3 | GNDs (System/Sensor Ground) | |
| Pin 4 | GNDp (Actuator/Peripheral Ground) | |
| M12 A-coded (Digital Input Ports) | Pin 1 | Sensor Supply +24 V DC (Us) |
| Pin 2 | Input Signal B (Channels 2, 4, 6, 8) | |
| Pin 3 | GNDs (Sensor Ground) | |
| Pin 4 | Input Signal A (Channels 1, 3, 5, 7) | |
| Pin 5 | Functional Earth (FE) / Shield |
The EPP1518-0002 belongs specifically to the EtherCAT P family. It is physically incompatible with standard EtherCAT EP-series boxes that use standard M8 Ethernet keying. If you are converting a system from standard EtherCAT to EtherCAT P, you must use an integration splitter such as the EP9224-0037 to transition power and standard network nodes safely onto the P-coded network infrastructure.
When daisy-chaining multiple EPP modules, calculate cumulative current drop across both Us (system) and Up (peripheral) buses. While each local sensor supply channel is short-circuit proof up to 0.5 A, overloading the primary M8 feed lines will cause internal bus drops, triggering undervoltage fault states logged in the TwinCAT Master. Use the TwinCAT System Manager software to calculate voltage curves before site commissioning.
Ensure that all unused M12 and M8 connections are sealed using correct protective IP67 plastic caps. Leaving ports open in wet or humid processing environments compromises the sealing of the entire module block and can result in intermittent short-circuits between the sensor supply and ground pins.
Mount the device directly to your machine frame or profiles using two M3 screws. Ensure the mounting surface is clean and level to avoid twisting stresses on the IP67 housing.
Connect the incoming EtherCAT P cable to the upper P-coded M8 socket, locking the coupling ring securely to maintain seal integrity.
Wire digital sensors to the M12 input sockets. Program appropriate digital input filter parameters within TwinCAT (0 to 100 ms) depending on sensor type to prevent mechanical contact bounce issues.
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Manufacturer: BECKHOFF
Product No.: EPP1518-0002
Country of origin:Germany
Product Type: EtherCAT P I/O Modules
Payment: T/T, Western Union
Weight: 500g
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
Facilitating direct sensor integration within decentralized control architectures, the BECKHOFF EPP1518-0002 industrial interface module provides eight digital inputs inside an IP67-rated enclosure. This EtherCAT P Box integrates communication and power (Us and Up) into a single, compact P-coded M8 connector system, minimizing on-site cabling complexity. Constructed with rugged encapsulation technology, the device is designed for direct machine mounting without an electrical cabinet, ensuring fast data transmission and high-precision time synchronization via integrated Distributed Clocks (DC).
| Parameter | Specification Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff |
| Model Number | EPP1518-0002 |
| Product Protocol | EtherCAT P |
| Number of Inputs | 8 (2 configurable as 32-bit up/down counters) |
| Bus Interface Connection | 2 x M8 socket, shielded, screw-type, P-coded |
| Input Port Type | M12 x 1, 5-pin, A-coded |
| Nominal Input Voltage | 24 V DC (-15% / +20%) |
| Logic "0" Signal Voltage | -3 to +5 V DC (EN 61131-2, type 3) |
| Logic "1" Signal Voltage | 11 to 30 V DC (EN 61131-2, type 3) |
| Input Current Rating | Typ. 3 mA (EN 61131-2, type 3) |
| Input Filter Config Range | Adjustable, 0 to 100 ms |
| Sensor Power Supply | From Us control voltage, max. 0.5 A per 4 sensors (short-circuit proof) |
| Current Consumption (Us) | Typ. 100 mA |
| Electrical Isolation | 500 V RMS |
| Operating Temperature Range | -25 to +60 degC |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 to +85 degC |
| Protection Rating | IP65, IP66, IP67 (conforms to EN 60529) |
| Weight | Approx. 165 g |
| Shipping Weight (Calculated) | 0.45 kg |
| Connector Port | Terminal Pin | Signal Assignment |
|---|---|---|
| M8 P-coded (Power & EtherCAT) | Pin 1 | Us (System and Sensor Power +24 V DC) |
| Pin 2 | Up (Actuator / Peripheral Power +24 V DC) | |
| Pin 3 | GNDs (System/Sensor Ground) | |
| Pin 4 | GNDp (Actuator/Peripheral Ground) | |
| M12 A-coded (Digital Input Ports) | Pin 1 | Sensor Supply +24 V DC (Us) |
| Pin 2 | Input Signal B (Channels 2, 4, 6, 8) | |
| Pin 3 | GNDs (Sensor Ground) | |
| Pin 4 | Input Signal A (Channels 1, 3, 5, 7) | |
| Pin 5 | Functional Earth (FE) / Shield |
The EPP1518-0002 belongs specifically to the EtherCAT P family. It is physically incompatible with standard EtherCAT EP-series boxes that use standard M8 Ethernet keying. If you are converting a system from standard EtherCAT to EtherCAT P, you must use an integration splitter such as the EP9224-0037 to transition power and standard network nodes safely onto the P-coded network infrastructure.
When daisy-chaining multiple EPP modules, calculate cumulative current drop across both Us (system) and Up (peripheral) buses. While each local sensor supply channel is short-circuit proof up to 0.5 A, overloading the primary M8 feed lines will cause internal bus drops, triggering undervoltage fault states logged in the TwinCAT Master. Use the TwinCAT System Manager software to calculate voltage curves before site commissioning.
Ensure that all unused M12 and M8 connections are sealed using correct protective IP67 plastic caps. Leaving ports open in wet or humid processing environments compromises the sealing of the entire module block and can result in intermittent short-circuits between the sensor supply and ground pins.
Mount the device directly to your machine frame or profiles using two M3 screws. Ensure the mounting surface is clean and level to avoid twisting stresses on the IP67 housing.
Connect the incoming EtherCAT P cable to the upper P-coded M8 socket, locking the coupling ring securely to maintain seal integrity.
Wire digital sensors to the M12 input sockets. Program appropriate digital input filter parameters within TwinCAT (0 to 100 ms) depending on sensor type to prevent mechanical contact bounce issues.
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| Country of origin |
Germany
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