{"product_id":"beckhoff-il2300-c318-fieldbus-box-plc-box","title":"Beckhoff IL2300-C318 Fieldbus Box PLC Box","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eDesigned to execute decentralized automation tasks directly in challenging industrial environments, the \u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff IL2300-C318\u003c\/strong\u003e is an IP67-rated Fieldbus Box designed for machine-mount distribution without control enclosures. This high-integrity intelligent unit integrates \u003cstrong\u003eProfibus DP\u003c\/strong\u003e communications directly with local I\/O nodes, facilitating high-speed data transmission up to 12 Mbaud with automatic baud rate detection. By utilizing robust M12 and M8 connector interfaces, the module minimizes field-wiring labor while providing exceptional mechanical protection against moisture, dust, and vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfibus DP Protocol:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports complete DP-V1 extensions configured via the KS2000 software tool or direct master controller download.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed Transmission:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic detection of transfer speeds up to 12 Mbaud for seamless integration into existing networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated T-Connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in 5-pin M12 socket and plug interface simplifies daisy-chain loop installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Sealing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full IP65, IP66, and IP67 protection rating suitable for wet, high-pressure washdown zones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Distribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e M8 input feed and loop-through outputs to power downstream fieldbus modules efficiently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eAutomotive assembly lines and robotic welding cells requiring machine-mounted IO.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eFood and beverage packaging machinery subjected to regular washdown cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eConveyor networks and automated material handling systems spanning long physical distances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; width: 35%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eBeckhoff Automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel \/ Article Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eIL2300-C318\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConfiguration Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eKS2000 configuration software or DP-V1 master controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eData Transfer Rates\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e9.6 kbaud to 12 Mbaud (automatic detection)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eControl Supply Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e24 V DC (-15% \/ +20%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInternal Box Current Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e85 mA + sensor load (max. 0.5 A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eElectrical Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eControl voltage\/fieldbus: No; Control voltage\/IO: Dependent on I\/O type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eIP65, IP66, IP67 (conforms to EN 60529)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e0 to +55 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStorage Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e-25 to +85 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVibration\/Shock Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eConforms to EN 60068-2-6 \/ EN 60068-2-27\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEMC Standards\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eConforms to EN 61000-6-2 \/ EN 61000-6-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eApprovals\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eCE, UL\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e2.0 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePackage Dimensions (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e185 x 65 x 55 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnections and Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConnector \/ Interface\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePin Layout Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFunctional Assignment\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfibus Input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eM12 Plug, 5-pin, B-coded\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003ePin 1: VP (+5V), Pin 2: RxD\/TxD-N (A-line), Pin 3: DGND, Pin 4: RxD\/TxD-P (B-line), Pin 5: Shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfibus Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eM12 Socket, 5-pin, B-coded\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eIntegrated downstream loop-through connection (tee-connector layout)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply Feed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eM8 Male, 4-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003ePin 1: +24 V DC (Control Us), Pin 2: +24 V DC (Load Up), Pin 3: GNDs, Pin 4: GNDp\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Downstream\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eM8 Female, 4-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eFeed-through routing to subsequent PLC-Box units\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEmpirical Engineering Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe IL2300-C318 is directly compatible with any standard Profibus-DP Class 1 or Class 2 Master system. When upgrading legacy Beckhoff systems, please verify that your configuration files are using the correct GSD profile matching the device's hardware revision status. The physical footprint remains backward-compatible with older Beckhoff Fieldbus Box units, making direct mechanical drop-in swaps straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eA common failure point in decentral machine-mounted setups is the total current limit of the M8 power distribution system. While individual box electronics only draw 85 mA, the total current passed through the M8 loop-through must never exceed 4 A. If your local sensor loads exceed this aggregate rating, separate power distribution blocks must be installed to prevent catastrophic connector overheating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eAlways ensure that the final physical block on the Profibus string has a dedicated, active M12 terminator installed on the downstream socket. Incorrect network impedance often results in sporadic 12 Mbaud communication dropouts, which are difficult to diagnose. When using KS2000 for field parameterization, ensure the control voltage is stabilized; low control voltage (below 20.4 V DC) will interrupt EEPROM write sequences, leading to parameter corruption faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #9b2c2c;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0.5rem 0 0 0; color: #9b2c2c; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eDo not perform any wiring modifications or terminal connections while the system power supply is energized. Ensure that all incoming 24 V DC supply paths (Us and Up) are locked out and Tagged out prior to servicing. Failure to isolate both power circuits can result in diagnostic field bus chip damage or equipment failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 0.75rem;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #2d3748;\"\u003eSecurely mount the Fieldbus Box on a flat, vibration-resistant surface using two M4 screws through the integrated mounting ears. Max torque: 1.2 Nm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 0.75rem;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #2d3748;\"\u003eConnect the incoming Profibus DP cable to the 5-pin M12 B-coded plug, ensuring the key aligns perfectly before tightening the collar hand-tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 0.75rem;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #2d3748;\"\u003eAttach the M8 power cables. Verify that Pin 1 (Control Voltage) and Pin 2 (Load Voltage) are isolated correctly if your application requires independent safety shutdown functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 0.75rem;\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #2d3748;\"\u003eAffix IP67 protective caps to any unused M12 and M8 connections to guarantee the rated moisture and dust resistance is preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106442895723,"sku":"IL2300-C318","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/il2300-c318-hkcvsjjgbxt.png?v=1776244844","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/beckhoff-il2300-c318-fieldbus-box-plc-box","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}