Manufacturer: BECKHOFF
Product No.: ER2028-1032
Country of origin:Germany
Product Type: EtherCAT Boxes
Payment: T/T, Western Union
Weight: 950g
Dimensions: 60 mm x 150 mm x 26.5 mm
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
Direct field-level control of high-current actuators is executed efficiently using the Beckhoff ER2028-1032 EtherCAT Box. Housed in a highly durable, zinc die-cast enclosure, this distributed I/O module features 8 digital outputs designed to switch electrical loads directly in demanding industrial environments. By mounting directly onto machines or process equipment, the module eliminates the need for protective control cabinets, reducing wiring overhead and simplifying system topology.
The ER2028-1032 provides up to 2.8 A of output current per channel, making it ideal for driving heavier loads such as solenoid valves, contactors, auxiliary relays, small motors, and signaling devices. It interfaces seamlessly with EtherCAT networks using M12 industrial connections, offering high-speed real-time communication, robust diagnostics, and channel-level short-circuit protection to ensure continuous system availability.
| Beckhoff |
| ER2028-1032 |
| EtherCAT |
| 8 digital outputs |
| 24 V DC (-15% / +20%) |
| 2.8 A per channel (individually short-circuit proof, max. sum 16 A) |
| Ohmic (resistive), inductive, lamp loads |
| Typical TON: 200 microseconds, Typical TOFF: 200 microseconds |
| Typical 15 A |
| 2 x M12 sockets, 4-pin, D-coded |
| M12 x 1, 5-pin, A-coded (1 output per M12 plug) |
| Feed: 1 x 7/8" plug (5-pin); Downstream: 1 x 7/8" socket (5-pin) |
| Typical 130 mA from EtherCAT system voltage |
| Typical 20 mA + load current |
| 500 V |
| 60 mm x 150 mm x 26.5 mm |
| Approx. 950 g |
| Zinc die-cast |
| IP65, IP66, IP67 (conforms to EN 60529) |
| -25 degC to +60 degC |
| -40 degC to +85 degC |
| Conforms to EN 60068-2-6 / EN 60068-2-27 |
| Conforms to EN 61000-6-2 / EN 61000-6-4 |
| Connection Type | Connector Style | Pin/Signal Assignment Function |
|---|---|---|
| EtherCAT Input / Output | 2 x M12, 4-pin, D-coded | Transmit and Receive data lines for high-speed communication. |
| Digital Outputs (1 to 8) | M12, 5-pin, A-coded | Dedicated channel output pin, ground, and protective earth connection. |
| Power Infeed | 1 x 7/8" Plug, 5-pin | 24 V DC system supply (US) and 24 V DC peripheral/actuator supply (UP). |
| Power Downstream | 1 x 7/8" Socket, 5-pin | Loop-through supply connection for downstream EtherCAT Box modules. |
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| Country of origin |
Germany
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