Description
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.
Features
- 8-channel digital output layout handling up to 0.5 A per channel.
- Integrated Interbus communication interface with data transfer speeds up to 500 kBaud.
- Short-circuit protected digital outputs with an auxiliary power configuration.
- Robust IP65/66/67 rating for superior resistance to moisture, dust, and environmental contaminants.
- Standardized M23 connections for secure, vibration-resistant bus cabling.
- Compact 30 mm width optimization for tight physical mounting spaces.
Applications
- Automotive assembly lines and robotic welding cells.
- Conveyor systems and high-throughput material handling.
- Packaging machinery and automated bottling plants.
- De-centralized field I/O processing in harsh processing environments.
Technical Specifications
| 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 |
Connections and Interfaces
| 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 |
Installation Guidelines
- Mount the module securely using the two integrated 3.5 mm diameter fixing holes intended for M3 screws.
- Ensure all M8 and M23 connectors are fully tightened to their specified torques to maintain the IP67 protection integrity.
- Verify that the external 24 V DC power source matches the designated nominal voltage and current requirements.
- Keep bus communication cables separate from high-power AC lines to reduce potential electromagnetic interference.
Compliance and Certifications
- EMC Immunity: Conforms to EN 61000-6-2
- EMC Emission: Conforms to EN 61000-6-4
- Vibration Resistance: Conforms to EN 60068-2-6
- Shock Resistance: Conforms to EN 60068-2-27