{"product_id":"beckhoff-er2328-0002-ethercat-box","title":"BECKHOFF ER2328-0002 EtherCAT Box","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF ER2328-0002\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance, decentralized EtherCAT Box module housed in a robust zinc die-cast enclosure. Designed for mounting directly on machinery outside of a traditional control cabinet, this IP67-rated module combines four digital inputs and four digital outputs in a single field-level unit. It provides reliable and space-saving sensor data acquisition and actuator control in harsh industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor communication, the \u003cstrong\u003eER2328-0002\u003c\/strong\u003e utilizes two shielded M8 screw-type sockets to integrate seamlessly into an EtherCAT network. The four digital inputs are built to EN 61131-2 Type 1\/3 specifications and feature a 3.0 ms input filter. 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