{"product_id":"beckhoff-er1018-0001-ethercat-box-digital-input-module","title":"BECKHOFF ER1018-0001 EtherCAT Box Digital Input Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF ER1018-0001\u003c\/strong\u003e is an industrial-grade, 8-channel digital input EtherCAT Box module designed for direct mounting on machinery and equipment. Housed in a highly durable, zinc die-cast enclosure, this module is built to withstand mechanical stress, vibration, and wet environments without requiring a protective electrical control cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe device features eight digital inputs that acquire binary signals from field sensors and transmit them with electrical isolation to the higher-level EtherCAT controller. A rapid 10-microsecond input filter ensures precise and reliable signal acquisition, making the \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF ER1018-0001\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for high-speed automated processes in decentralized installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEight digital inputs with rapid 10 us filter times for high-speed signal processing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDurable die-cast zinc housing offering enhanced mechanical strength and resistance to harsh industrial environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect field mounting capability with IP65, IP66, and IP67 protection ratings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandardized M8 connection technology for simple, secure field wiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated electrical isolation between control voltage and fieldbus communications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecentralized signal collection in machine construction and assembly lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-vibration manufacturing environments prone to dust and moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect sensor integration on robotic arms, material handling systems, and conveyor lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGeneral and Communication\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\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\u003eExact Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eER1018-0001\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\u003eBus Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 x M8 socket, shielded, screw type\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSignal and Electrical\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNumber of Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInput Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eM8, 3-pin, screw type, a-coded\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNominal Input Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 V DC (-15% \/ +20%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInput Filter Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10 us\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\"0\" Signal Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-3 to +5 V (conforming to EN 61131-2, type 3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\"1\" Signal Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11 to 30 V (conforming to EN 61131-2, type 3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInput Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTypically 3 mA (conforming to EN 61131-2, type 3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSensor Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFrom control voltage, maximum 0.5 A total, short-circuit proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eElectrical Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eControl voltage to fieldbus: Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMechanical and Environmental\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eZinc die-cast\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e30 mm x 126 mm x 26.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApprox. 265 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-25 to +60 Celsius\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-40 to +85 Celsius\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIP65, IP66, IP67 (conforming to EN 60529)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\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  \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\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 Port (Input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 x M8 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