{"product_id":"beckhoff-eri2008-0002-io-link-box","title":"BECKHOFF ERI2008-0002 IO-Link Box","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF ERI2008-0002\u003c\/strong\u003e is a ruggedized IO-Link box module designed to provide decentralized digital output capabilities in demanding industrial environments. Equipped with eight digital outputs, this device operates as an IO-Link device under the Class B specification, facilitating both control data and auxiliary power transmission over a single connection interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoused in a robust zinc die-cast enclosure, the \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF ERI2008-0002\u003c\/strong\u003e provides superior mechanical stability and resistance compared to standard plastic alternatives. It connects to the higher-level IO-Link master via an A-coded M12 connector, while field-level actuators connect directly through space-saving M8 screw-type connection points. This architecture simplifies field installation, reduces cabling requirements, and eliminates the need for protective control cabinets near the machine footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEight digital output channels supporting up to 0.5 A per channel from the auxiliary power contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRugged zinc die-cast housing engineered for extreme mechanical resistance in heavy-use environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh IP65, IP66, and IP67 protection ratings, ensuring dust-tight performance and water immersion resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIO-Link V1.1 Class B specification compliance with COM 3 transmission rates up to 230.4 kbaud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndividually short-circuit proof output channels with built-in diagnostic and protection capabilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComplete electrical isolation between the L+ logic supply and the P24 auxiliary load supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecentralized actuator control in machine building and automated assembly lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApplications requiring robust field bus distribution without the use of centralized terminal boxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty mechanical handling and conveyor systems exposed to vibration, moisture, or particulate matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegration with pneumatic valves, contactors, indicators, and small DC motors.\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\u003eERI2008-0002\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIO-Link Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\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\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIP65, IP66, IP67 (conforms to EN 60529)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInstallation Position\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVariable (2 fixing holes, 3.5 mm diameter for M3 screws)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIO-Link 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\u003eProtocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIO-Link\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSpecification Version\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIO-Link V1.1, Class B\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Rates\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e230.4 kbaud (COM 3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInterface Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 x M12 plug, A-coded\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eElectrical and Outputs\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 Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8 digital outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOutput Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eM8, screw-type connection\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\u003eNominal Output 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 per channel (from P24, individually short-circuit proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eShort-Circuit Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTypical 1.5 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCurrent Consumption (Logic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTypical 100 mA from L+\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAuxiliary Power Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTypical 20 mA + load\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eElectrical Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eL+ \/ P24: Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePhysical 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\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 degC to +60 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-40 degC to +85 degC\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    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEMC Immunity\/Emission\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConforms to EN 61000-6-2 \/ EN 61000-6-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApprovals\/Markings\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCE, UL\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 or Terminal\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\u003eIO-Link Interface (M12)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 x M12 plug, A-coded (Class B power and communication connection)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDigital Outputs (M8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8 x M8 sockets, 3-pin (connection of actuators and field devices)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVerify that the supply voltage matches the nominal range of 24 V DC (-15% \/ +20%) before connecting any cables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDe-energize all electrical supplies to the system prior to mounting or wiring the IO-Link box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSecurely mount the module directly to the machine frame using two 3.5 mm diameter fixing holes designed for M3 screws. Do not overtighten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnect the IO-Link Class B cable to the A-coded M12 plug interface, ensuring the connection is threaded tightly to maintain the specified IP protection level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAttach the actuator wiring to the M8 screw-type ports. Unused M8 or M12 connections must be sealed with appropriate protective caps to preserve IP65\/66\/67 integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVerify correct operation through the host controller software configuration, monitoring current draw and checking for short-circuit faults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106529993067,"sku":"ERI2008-0002","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/eri2008-0002-c1330sb5irh.png?v=1776244815","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/beckhoff-eri2008-0002-io-link-box","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}