Manufacturer: BECKHOFF
Product No.: IL2302-C318
Country of origin:Germany
Product Type: Fieldbus Box Modules
Payment: T/T, Western Union
Weight: 500g
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
Decentralized machine topologies utilize the Beckhoff IL2302-C318 Fieldbus Box to establish reliable, high-speed connection points without necessitating cabinet space. This high-density module acts as a rugged remote I/O link, featuring built-in PROFIBUS DP communication and support for DP-V1 extensions. By using standard industrial connectors, it streamlines complex field wiring and ensures precise signal acquisition directly on the machinery under demanding operational conditions.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff Automation |
| Model Number | IL2302-C318 |
| Data Transfer Rates | Automatic detection up to 12 Mbaud |
| Bus Interface | 1 x M12 socket (5-pin), 1 x M12 plug (5-pin), B-coded, integrated T-connector |
| Control Supply Voltage | 24 V DC (-15% / +20%) |
| Load Supply Voltage | According to I/O type |
| Current Consumption (Box Supply) | 85 mA + sensor current consumption (max. 0.5 A) |
| Electrical Isolation | Control voltage/fieldbus: No; Control voltage/inputs-outputs: According to I/O type |
| Operating Temperature | 0 degC to +55 degC |
| Storage Temperature | -25 degC to +85 degC |
| Vibration/Shock Resistance | Conforms to EN 60068-2-6 / EN 60068-2-27 |
| EMC Immunity/Emission | Conforms to EN 61000-6-2 / EN 61000-6-4 |
| Protection Class | IP65 / IP66 / IP67 (conforms to EN 60529) |
| Approvals | CE, UL |
| Shipping Weight (Calculated) | 2.0 kg |
| Connection Port | Connector Type | Pin Allocation / Function |
|---|---|---|
| PROFIBUS Input | M12 Plug (Male), 5-pin, B-coded | Standard PROFIBUS signal connections |
| PROFIBUS Output | M12 Socket (Female), 5-pin, B-coded | Tee-connector output for daisy chain expansion |
| Power Feed | M8 Plug (Male), 4-pin | Control voltage feed (24 V DC) |
| Power Downstream | M8 Socket (Female), 4-pin | Power distribution feed to adjacent modules |
This unit is fully compatible with standard Beckhoff IP-Link extension boxes. When integrating this module into existing PROFIBUS master systems, ensure that the active GSD hardware definition file matches the revision code of the installed firmware to prevent diagnostic mismatches during cyclical bus startup.
Because this module does not provide electrical isolation between the 24 V DC control voltage and the fieldbus communication lines, any differential in ground reference potentials can lead to communication degradation. It is highly recommended to run a common low-impedance ground bonding conductor across all nodes in distributed cabinet-free topologies.
Always use standard B-coded PROFIBUS cabling to prevent mismatching with sensory connections. When connecting the M8 power distribution downstream ports, ensure the cumulative sensor load does not exceed 4 A across the power-feed run. Tighten all M8/M12 connectors with a calibrated torque wrench to the manufacturer-specified values (typically 0.4 Nm for M8, 0.6 Nm for M12) to ensure the integrity of the IP67 moisture seal.
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| Country of origin |
Germany
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