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The mechanical design features a high-grade stainless steel housing specifically engineered for hygienic applications, food and beverage processing, and chemical environments requiring frequent high-pressure cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEQ3314-0002\u003c\/strong\u003e interfaces directly with EtherCAT networks via dual M8 connections, processing signals with high resolution and transmitting digitized temperature values back to the controller. Configurable input filtering and adjustable conversion times allow industrial automation engineers to optimize measurement performance for dynamic thermal processes or high-noise electrical environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFour independent analog channels for thermocouple or mV signal measurement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with thermocouple types J, K, L, B, E, N, R, S, T, and U (default: Type K).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIP69K protection rating for suitability in wet, high-pressure washdown zones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHygienic design housed in durable, corrosion-resistant stainless steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfigurable input filtering with five distinct variants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated cold junction compensation for reliable thermal accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEfficient connection system using standard M12 sensor connectors and 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