Manufacturer: BECKHOFF
Product No.: IL2300-C310
Country of origin:Germany
Product Type: PLC Box Modules
Payment: T/T, Western Union
Weight: 500g
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
Decentralized signal routing in demanding automated environments is managed directly at the machine level by the Beckhoff IL2300-C310, a rugged PROFIBUS DP fieldbus PLC Box. Engineered to bypass the need for protective control cabinets, this module features a highly resilient IP67 housing and handles communications using standard physical media profiles. Crucial system setups and configuration modifications are achieved easily using the KS2000 software utility or directly via control-level parameters. It supports DP-V1 extensions for enhanced diagnostics, making it an efficient choice for complex topology architectures requiring distributed industrial intelligence.
| Parameter | Specification Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff |
| Model Identifier | IL2300-C310 |
| Bus Interface | 1 x M12 socket, 5-pin, B-coded |
| Data Transfer Rates | Automatic detection up to 12 Mbaud |
| Configuration Options | Via KS2000 configuration software or PLC controller |
| Control Voltage | 24 V DC (-15% / +20%) |
| Load Voltage | According to I/O type specification |
| Internal Current Draw (Box) | 85 mA + current consumption of sensors (max. 0.5 A) |
| Power Feed Connection | 1 x M8 male connector, 4-pin |
| Power Downstream Link | 1 x M8 female socket, 4-pin |
| Electrical Isolation | Control voltage/fieldbus: none; Control/Inputs or Outputs: By I/O type |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 degC |
| Storage Temperature | -25 to 85 degC |
| Ingress Protection Rating | IP65/66/67 (conforms to EN 60529) |
| Shock and Vibration Resistance | Conforms to EN 60068-2-6 / EN 60068-2-27 |
| EMC Standards | Conforms to EN 61000-6-2 / EN 61000-6-4 |
| Certifications | CE, UL |
| Shipping Weight (Calculated) | 2.0 kg |
| Connector Type | Pin Count / Coding | Standard Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface (In/Out) | 5-pin, B-coded M12 socket | Primary PROFIBUS DP network connection segment |
| Power Feed Input | 4-pin, M8 male plug | Incoming 24 V DC control voltage and logic feed |
| Power Link Output | 4-pin, M8 female socket | Downstream daisy-chain distribution of 24 V DC system power |
When integrating the IL2300-C310 into older system architectures, ensure that your master GSD database matches the hardware revision of the box. Although it serves as a direct drop-in functional unit for legacy decentralized PROFIBUS modules, check software support within TwinCAT 2.x or 3.x configuration profiles to guarantee appropriate addressing offsets for complex I/O topologies.
Keep in mind that while the module carries robust sealing specs (IP67), local heat accumulation inside dense non-ventilated mounting locations can shorten the operational lifespan of the unit. Ensure adjacent heat-producing equipment is sufficiently spaced. Avoid exceeding the maximum sensor pass-through current of 0.5 A; attempting to power multiple heavy-duty sensors off a single branch daisy-chained feed will trigger overcurrent conditions.
Always use high-quality, pre-assembled M12 PROFIBUS cables to prevent impedance mismatch at high Mbaud rates. If the communication interface behaves erratically, check for proper termination. Active termination should be used at both physical ends of the PROFIBUS network segment. Torque M8 and M12 connectors properly to keep moisture out of unused pins.
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Germany
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