{"product_id":"beckhoff-ip2020-b400-interbus-8-channel-digital-output-fieldbus-box","title":"BECKHOFF IP2020-B400 Interbus 8-Channel Digital Output Fieldbus Box","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BECKHOFF IP2020-B400 is an IP67-rated decentralized Fieldbus Box module designed for Interbus fieldbus networks, providing 8 digital output channels rated for 24 V DC operation. Engineered to interface binary automation control signals directly with process-level actuators without requiring an electrical control cabinet, it provides direct on-machine field switching using compact 8 mm snap-type connection plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the eight output channels supports load currents up to 2 A individually and includes built-in short-circuit and inverse-connection protection. The total aggregate load current across all outputs is rated at a maximum of 4 A, making the module well-suited for actuator groups—such as pneumatic valves, relays, contactors, and optical indicators—where outputs are switched alternately or where total concurrent current consumption remains within 4 A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunication is handled over the Interbus protocol at a transfer rate of 500 kbaud using standard 9-pin M23 connectors, featuring one female socket for incoming bus data and one male socket for downstream network looping. The module is housed in a PA6 polyamide enclosure meeting IP65, IP66, and IP67 protection ratings, permitting reliable operation in dusty, washdown, or mechanically challenging industrial environments. Device parameterization and diagnostics can be managed using the BECKHOFF KS2000 configuration tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8 digital output channels for 24 V DC actuators\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSwitching capacity of up to 2 A per channel with individual short-circuit proofing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCombined total module output current of up to 4 A\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFast Ø8 mm snap-type actuator connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterbus communication via 9-pin M23 female and male connectors running at 500 kbaud\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSealed polyamide (PA6) housing rated to IP65, IP66, and IP67 standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeparate 4-pin A-coded M8 connections for 24 V DC power feed and downstream looping\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFull configuration and diagnostic support via the BECKHOFF KS2000 software tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGeneral\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBECKHOFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIP2020-B400\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFieldbus Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Lifecycle Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eService phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConfiguration Software\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBECKHOFF KS2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDigital Outputs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNumber of Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNominal Output Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 V DC (-15% \/ +20%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaximum Output Current per Channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 A (individually short-circuit proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTotal Output Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax. 4 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eShort-Circuit Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax. 4 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePermissible Load Types\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOhmic, inductive, lamp load\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOutput Connection Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8 mm snap-type circular connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProcess Image Bit Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8 outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAuxiliary Power Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTyp. 30 mA per channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    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   \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eData Transmission Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e500 kbaud\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLiYCY 3 x 2 x 0.22 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaximum Cable Distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax. 400 m between modules\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCycle \/ Transfer Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApprox. 1 ms for 10 modules with 32-bit input and output each\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNumber of I\/O Stations\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax. 256 (master dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eElectrical and Power Supply\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eControl Voltage (US)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 V DC (20 to 29 V DC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBox Current Consumption (without sensor current)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e85 mA + sensor consumption, max. 0.5 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePower Supply Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFeed: 1 x M8 male socket (4-pin, A-coded); Downstream: 1 x M8 female socket (4-pin, A-coded)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eElectrical Isolation (Control Voltage to Fieldbus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNone (depends on bus system configuration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  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