{"product_id":"beckhoff-er2338-1002-ethercat-box","title":"BECKHOFF ER2338-1002 EtherCAT Box","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BECKHOFF \u003cstrong\u003eER2338-1002\u003c\/strong\u003e is a digital EtherCAT Box designed for decentralized industrial automation applications. Functioning as a compact input and output module, it features 8 digital channels that can be freely configured as either inputs or outputs to match specific machine and process requirements. Housed in a robust module enclosure with IP65, IP66, and IP67 protection ratings, this device is engineered for direct machine-level mounting without requiring a control cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunication is handled via the high-speed EtherCAT protocol, connecting through dual shielded M8 sockets with screw-type locking. Power supplies are routed independently for system electronics and field loads, utilizing M8 connectors for feed and downstream connections. With support for standard 24 V DC sensor and actuator supplies, the ER2338-1002 integrates seamlessly into distributed control topologies requiring reliable signal acquisition and switching in harsh industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8 digital channels, freely configurable as inputs or outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEtherCAT communication interface with 2 x M8 sockets, shielded, screw type\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComplies with EN 61131-2, type 1\/3 signal characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSensor supply sourced from load supply voltage, max. 0.5 A, short-circuit proof in total\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupport for ohmic, inductive, and lamp loads with 0.5 A max. output current per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIP65, IP66, and IP67 protection rating for harsh factory floor environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePower supply connection via M8 male feed socket and M8 female downstream socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecentralized machine control architectures without control cabinets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomated assembly lines and material handling equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging machinery requiring distributed digital signal acquisition\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConveyor systems and sorting units with local sensor and actuator integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGeneral\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\u003eER2338-1002\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEtherCAT Box\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\u003eSpecification\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEN 61131-2, type 1\/3\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFreely configurable inputs or outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSignal and I\/O\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 Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8 digital inputs or outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInput\/Output Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eM12 x 1, 5-pin, A-coded\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInput Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e3.0 ms\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\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, 6 mA input current\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSensor Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFrom load supply voltage, max. 0.5 A, short-circuit proof in total\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLoad Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOhmic, inductive, lamp load\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRated Load Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 V DC (-15% \/ +20%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax. Output Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.5 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSwitching Times\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTyp. TON: 50 us, typ. TOFF: 100 us\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eShort-Circuit Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTyp. 1.5 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eElectrical\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\u003eCurrent Consumption from US\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e120 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAuxiliary Power Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTyp. 20 mA + load\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eElectrical Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e500 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eConnections and Interfaces\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\u003eBus Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 x M8 socket, shielded, screw type\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePower Supply Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFeed: 1 x M8 male socket, 4-pin; 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