Manufacturer: BECKHOFF
Product No.: IP2000-B400
Country of origin:Germany
Product Type: Fieldbus Boxes
Payment: T/T, Western Union
Weight: 350g
Dimensions: 30 mm x 210 mm x 26.5 mm
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
Designed for distributed industrial automation environments, the IP2000-B400 serves as a robust Interbus fieldbus box featuring 8 digital output channels. This low-profile module enables direct connection of binary control signals from the Interbus network to actuators, contactors, solenoid valves, and indicator lamps. Engineered with a highly resilient polyamide housing, the device allows for direct mounting on machines and process equipment without requiring an additional protective control cabinet.
The IP2000-B400 manages decentralized digital output processing with high-speed performance, achieving an approximate 1 ms data transfer time when operating up to 10 modules. The integration of standard M8 and M23 connections ensures stable mechanical and electrical interfaces under demanding factory floor conditions.
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff |
| Part Number / Model | IP2000-B400 |
| Fieldbus Protocol | Interbus |
| Number of Outputs | 8 |
| Output Connections | 8 mm, snap-type |
| Load Type | Ohmic, inductive, lamp load |
| Nominal Output Voltage | 24 V DC (-15% / +20%) |
| Maximum Output Current | 0.5 A per channel (individually short-circuit proof) |
| Short-Circuit Current | Typically 1.5 A |
| Data Transfer Rate | 500 kBaud |
| Cable Length | Maximum 400 m between modules |
| Power Supply Connection | Feed: 1 x M8 male socket (4-pin); Downstream: 1 x M8 female socket (4-pin) |
| Bus Interface | 1 x M23 female socket (9-pin), 1 x M23 male socket (9-pin) |
| Box Supply Current | 85 mA + sensor consumption (max. 0.5 A) |
| Material | PA6 (polyamide) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 30 mm x 210 mm x 26.5 mm |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +55 degC |
| Storage Temperature | -25 to +85 degC |
| Protection Rating | IP65/66/67 (conforms to EN 60529) |
| Weight | Approx. 350 g |
| Interface Type | Connector Style | Pin Count | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Supply (Feed) | M8 Male | 4-pin | Control voltage and load voltage input |
| Power Supply (Downstream) | M8 Female | 4-pin | Power distribution to subsequent modules |
| Bus Interface (In) | M23 Male | 9-pin | Interbus network incoming connection |
| Bus Interface (Out) | M23 Female | 9-pin | Interbus network outgoing connection |
Global Express Shipping
Returns & Warranty
Orders are processed and delivered Monday-Friday (excluding public holidays).
For full eligibility, restocking fees, and international return details, please view our official Refund & Return Policy .
| Country of origin |
Germany
|
SCADA sits above PLCs and RTUs: it acquires field data, alarms operators, and issues supervisory commands across plants and remote assets—without replacing local deterministic control.
A VFD turns fixed-frequency mains into controlled voltage and frequency so AC motors match real load—cutting pump and fan energy while tightening torque, soft-start, and braking behavior.
PLCs still run the plant floor: scan cycles, I/O, and IEC 61131-3 languages decide whether machines stay deterministic. Here is how controllers work, where they win, and where they strain.
Learning industrial automation now means mastering PLCs, networks, and protection systems—not just robots. This guide maps skills, pitfalls, and career paths for engineers entering control-heavy...
A practical guide to replacing aging Bailey Symphony operator stations running on OpenVMS Alpha. It compares Alpha emulation, OpenVMS x86 migration, OPC re-platforming, and phased ABB modernization.
Maintenance data connects work orders, sensor signals, asset history, costs, and technician knowledge. Used well, it improves planning, reliability, predictive maintenance, spare-parts control, and...
