Manufacturer: BECKHOFF
Product No.: ER2338-0002
Country of origin:Germany
Product Type: EtherCAT Box Modules
Payment: T/T, Western Union
Weight: 500g
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
Direct processing of decentralized digital signals within demanding IP67 environments is efficiently managed by the Beckhoff ER2338-0002 EtherCAT Box. This robust field module incorporates eight digital channels, each of which can be independently configured as either an input or an output, facilitating flexible system adaptation directly on the machinery. Designed with a robust zinc die-cast housing, the ER2338-0002 establishes high-speed fieldbus communication via shielded M8 EtherCAT connections, eliminating the requirement for protective control cabinets and reducing field wiring complexity.
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff |
| Model / Article Number | ER2338-0002 |
| Protocol | EtherCAT |
| Number of Channels | 8 digital inputs or outputs (individually configurable) |
| Input/Output Connection | M12, 5-pin, A-coded |
| Bus Connection Interface | 2 x M8 socket, shielded, screw-type |
| Input Filter Time | 10 microseconds |
| "0" Signal Voltage | -3 to +5 V |
| "1" Signal Voltage | 11 to 30 V (6 mA input current, EN 61131-2 Type 3) |
| Rated Load Voltage | 24 V DC (-15 percent / +20 percent) |
| Max. Output Current | 0.5 A per channel (short-circuit proof) |
| Power Supply Connection | Feed: 1 x M8 male, 4-pin; Downstream: 1 x M8 female, 4-pin |
| Electrical Isolation | 500 V |
| Operating Temperature | -25 to +60 degC |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +85 degC |
| Protection Rating | IP65 / IP66 / IP67 (conforms to EN 60529) |
| Module Net Weight | 265 g |
| Shipping Weight | 2.0 kg |
| M12 Connector Pin | Signal / Circuit Assignment |
|---|---|
| Pin 1 | +24 V DC Sensor Supply (Us) |
| Pin 2 | Digital Input / Output B |
| Pin 3 | GND (Us) |
| Pin 4 | Digital Input / Output A |
| Pin 5 | Functional Earth (FE) |
The ER2338-0002 belongs to the zinc die-cast housing line, providing enhanced physical protection compared to its plastic-clad equivalent, the EP2338-0002. While both modules operate with matching electronic properties, register configurations, and TwinCAT XML files, the ER series should be specified for installations subject to mechanical impacts, aggressive cutting fluids, or weld spatter.
When configuring channels as digital outputs to drive inductive loads (such as heavy contactor coils or hydraulic valves), ensure that back-EMF suppression is resolved. Although the module possesses internal protection, continuous unsuppressed voltage spikes accelerate thermal stress. Total current consumption across all channels must not exceed the maximum supply limits of the M8 power feed connector, typically capped at 4 A.
To preserve the IP67 physical protection seal, all unused M12 and M8 ports must be fitted with certified protective caps tightened to a specification of 0.6 Nm. Always use dual-shielded Cat5e cables for the EtherCAT run to guarantee solid electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) in the presence of high-frequency variable frequency drive (VFD) noise.
Isolate all control power supplies feeding the system prior to mounting or connecting the EtherCAT Box. Failure to completely de-energize the load voltage lines (Up) and sensor supply lines (Us) may cause electrical arcing, leading to permanent hardware damage on the communication interfaces or connected field devices.
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Germany
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