{"product_id":"beckhoff-epp2028-0001-ethercat-p-box-digital-output-module","title":"BECKHOFF EPP2028-0001 EtherCAT P Box Digital Output Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for decentralized industrial automation environments, the \u003cstrong\u003eEPP2028-0001\u003c\/strong\u003e digital output module interfaces directly with EtherCAT P systems to control up to eight actuators or field components. By combining high-speed communication and peripheral power (Us and Up) into a single, specialized M8 cable connection, this unit minimizes wiring complexity and installation footprints. The module handles individual channel currents up to 2 A, supporting diverse load profiles including resistive, inductive, and lamp loads with integrated short-circuit protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHoused in a robust, compact enclosure, this EtherCAT P box is built for direct machine mounting without the need for a protective control cabinet. Its high environmental resistance makes it suitable for demanding, distributed control architectures where space is at a premium and field-level reliability is critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEight independent digital outputs operating at 24 V DC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eP-coded M8 EtherCAT P interfaces integration, supplying both system logic and peripheral power over one cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRobust IP65, IP66, and IP67 rating for operation in harsh, wet, or dusty environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShort-circuit proof individual output channels with a typical short-circuit current limit of 15 A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBroad load compatibility across ohmic, inductive, and lamp load types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect machine installation using standardized mounting holes, eliminating the cabinet requirement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomotive assembly lines and robotic work cells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecentralized conveyor systems and material handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging machinery and bottling plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndustrial food processing equipment requiring washdown capabilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\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\u003ePart Number \/ Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eEPP2028-0001\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eProtocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eEtherCAT P\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, P-coded\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 Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eM8 x 1, 3-pin, a-coded\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eLoad Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eOhmic, inductive, lamp load\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eNominal Output Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e24 V DC (-15 % \/ +20 %)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMax. 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Ensure the surface is flat to prevent mechanical stress on the housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrounding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establish a low-resistance functional earth connection at the mounting points or via the dedicated grounding lug to ensure electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only use certified, shielded EtherCAT P M8 cables. Maintain a minimum bending radius to prevent cable degradation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTorque:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-tighten all M8 connectors, then secure to the specified torque (approx. 0.4 Nm) using a torque wrench to guarantee IP67 protection. 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