{"product_id":"beckhoff-il2302-c318-fieldbus-box-module","title":"Beckhoff IL2302-C318 Fieldbus Box Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eDecentralized machine topologies utilize the \u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff IL2302-C318\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003ePROFIBUS DP\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic Baud Rate Detection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatically senses transmission rates up to 12 Mbaud on the PROFIBUS network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Path Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers versatile parameterization capabilities via the Beckhoff KS2000 software suite or directly through the PLC controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobust Connectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipped with an integrated M12 T-connector (B-coded) for fast, daisy-chained bus routing without external splitters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Source Power Isolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separation of control voltage and load voltage ensures fault propagation protection across downstream lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmentally Sealed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Constructed with a high-durability housing providing IP65, IP66, and IP67 level protection against moisture and particulates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomotive Assembly Lines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distributed sensor and actuator feedback in cabinet-free manufacturing cells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Handling \u0026amp; Logistics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Conveyor control and sorting system tracking interfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging Machinery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-axis packaging equipment requiring localized I\/O nodes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess Automation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Field installation in high-vibration and washdown-prone environments.\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; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #cbd5e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecification\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; font-weight: bold;\"\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 Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eIL2302-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;\"\u003eData Transfer Rates\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eAutomatic detection up to 12 Mbaud\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;\"\u003eBus Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e1 x M12 socket (5-pin), 1 x M12 plug (5-pin), B-coded, integrated T-connector\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: 24 V DC (-15% \/ +20%)\"\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;\"\u003eLoad Supply Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eAccording to 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;\"\u003eCurrent Consumption (Box Supply)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e85 mA + sensor current consumption (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\/inputs-outputs: According to 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;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e0 degC 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\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e-25 degC 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 Immunity\/Emission\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;\"\u003eProtection Class\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;\"\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;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e2.0 kg\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; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #cbd5e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConnection Port\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePin Allocation \/ Function\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; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePROFIBUS Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eM12 Plug (Male), 5-pin, B-coded\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eStandard PROFIBUS signal connections\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;\"\u003ePROFIBUS Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eM12 Socket (Female), 5-pin, B-coded\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eTee-connector output for daisy chain expansion\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;\"\u003ePower Feed\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eM8 Plug (Male), 4-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eControl voltage feed (24 V DC)\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;\"\u003ePower Downstream\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eM8 Socket (Female), 4-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003ePower distribution feed to adjacent modules\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;\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eBecause 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eAlways 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.\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; color: #9b2c2c;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eCRITICAL WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e De-energize all primary, auxiliary, and load power sources prior to connecting or disconnecting the PROFIBUS bus cables or power feeds. Failing to remove power before handling connections in wet environments can result in physical shock hazards, short-circuit paths, and permanent destruction of internal I\/O diagnostic logic.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003ePosition the module on a flat, vibration-resistant mounting surface utilizing the integrated dual screw mounting holes. Ensure the surface is free from debris.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eConnect the PROFIBUS DP interface using pre-molded M12 B-coded cables. Ensure any unused bus ports are sealed using IP67-rated protective caps.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eAttach the M8 24 V DC control voltage input to the male power-feed port. Ensure proper polarity is observed on the feeding terminals.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eApply the final tightening torque to all dynamic connectors, power up the main control supply, and verify link activity LED indicators.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106442469739,"sku":"IL2302-C318","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/il2302-c318-w32nqb4yicy.png?v=1776244851","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/beckhoff-il2302-c318-fieldbus-box-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}