{"product_id":"beckhoff-epp2008-0002-ethercat-p-box","title":"BECKHOFF EPP2008-0002 EtherCAT P Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEPP2008-0002\u003c\/strong\u003e is a robust 8-channel digital output \u003cstrong\u003eEtherCAT P Box\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF\u003c\/strong\u003e, specifically designed for distributed control applications where space and wiring efficiency are critical. By integrating the EtherCAT communication protocol with 24 V DC power delivery in a single P-coded M8 connection, this module significantly reduces cabling overhead. Housed in an IP65\/66\/67-rated enclosure, it provides high-performance output switching for industrial actuators, lamps, and inductive loads in harsh, field-level environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 digital output channels for 24 V DC load switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtherCAT P bus interface via 2 x P-coded M8 sockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually short-circuit proof outputs (0.5 A per channel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for ohmic, inductive, and lamp loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast switching times (typ. 50 µs TON \/ 100 µs TOFF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRugged IP65\/66\/67 protection for direct machine mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, lightweight design (approx. 165 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistributed actuator control in automotive or assembly lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarsh-environment signaling and lighting control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModular machine automation requiring single-cable power and data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobotic cells and end-of-arm tooling control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEPP2008-0002\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\u003eNumber of Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM12 x 1, 5-pin, a-coded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. 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