{"product_id":"beckhoff-ip2042-b810-rs232-fieldbus-box-8-channel-digital-output","title":"BECKHOFF IP2042-B810 RS232 Fieldbus Box 8-Channel Digital Output","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF IP2042-B810\u003c\/strong\u003e is an industrial-grade, 8-channel digital output Fieldbus Box module designed for decentralized automation environments. Operating via a peer-to-peer RS232 interface, this device permits direct connection of digital control signals to actuators, valves, contactors, and indicators without requiring an intermediate electrical enclosure or protective cabinet. Its physical design is optimized for space-restricted, field-level deployment directly onto machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHoused in a resilient polyamide casing with an IP65\/66\/67 rating, the \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF IP2042-B810\u003c\/strong\u003e provides robust dust and water protection. It manages up to 8 digital outputs with 24 V DC switching capacities, featuring short-circuit protection on each individual channel. Communication runs over an open, documented RS232 protocol to interface efficiently with controllers and industrial computers over direct serial cabling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEight independent 24 V DC digital output channels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated RS232 communication interface supporting peer-to-peer serial topologies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndividually short-circuit proof outputs to prevent system-wide diagnostic faults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with ohmic, inductive, and lamp load types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiagnostic and operational status indication via integrated LEDs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHighly durable IP65\/66\/67 rated polyamide housing for direct machine mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard M12 connections for peripheral signals and M8 connections for power feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect control of low-voltage digital actuators and solenoids in distributed plant layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecentralized input\/output routing in serial-communication-based systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMachine-level distributed control systems lacking cabinet space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConveyor and material handling control automation where washdown protection is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGeneral Configuration\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBECKHOFF Automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIP2042-B810\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFieldbus Box (Digital Output)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePA6 (Polyamide)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e30 mm x 175 mm x 26.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApprox. 210 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMounting Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 fixing holes (3.5 mm diameter for M3 screws)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCommunication and Interface\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBus Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 x M12 socket, 5-pin, B-coded\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCommunication Protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOpen, documented RS232 protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSupported Baud Rates\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e9.6 kbaud, 19.2 kbaud, 38.4 kbaud (default)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eShielded copper cable, 2 x 0.25 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaximum Cable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e15 m\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 colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eElectrical Data (Outputs)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\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\u003eOutput Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eM12, screw type\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\u003eMax. Output Current (Per Channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2.0 A (individually short-circuit proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTotal Maximum Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e12.0 A total (Ch 0–3: sum 4.0 A; Ch 4–5: sum 4.0 A; Ch 6–7: sum 4.0 A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTypical Short-Circuit Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4.0 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLoad Types\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOhmic, inductive, lamp load\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eControl Voltage Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 V DC (-15% \/ +20%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePower Supply Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFeed: 2 x M8 male socket, 4-pin (no downstream connection)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBox Supply Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e45 mA + sensor consumption (max. 0.5 A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAuxiliary Power Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTypically 50 mA per channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eElectrical Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eControl voltage\/fieldbus: Yes; Channels\/Control voltage: No\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eEnvironmental and Standards\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0 Celsius to +55 Celsius\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-25 Celsius to +85 Celsius\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProtection Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIP65 \/ IP66 \/ IP67 (conforms to EN 60529)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVibration \/ Shock Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConforms to EN 60068-2-6 \/ EN 60068-2-27\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEMC Immunity \/ Emission\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConforms to EN 61000-6-2 \/ EN 61000-6-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApprovals and Markings\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCE, UL\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnections \/ Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"width: 40%;\"\u003eInterface \/ Connection Point\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"width: 60%;\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBus Interface (M12)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e5-pin, B-coded socket for RS232 communication connection.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Channels (M12)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8 screw-type connection points for 24 V DC digital actuator signals.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Input (M8)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDual 4-pin male sockets for control voltage and auxiliary load supply feed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnsure all system power supplies are completely de-energized before beginning installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePosition and mount the device onto a flat surface utilizing the two 3.5 mm integrated mounting holes with M3 screws. Do not exceed standard torque ratings to avoid cracking the polyamide housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnect the RS232 communication line to the B-coded 5-pin M12 bus interface socket using a shielded copper cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWire the 24 V DC power feed to the M8 4-pin male sockets. Verify correct polarity and potential grouping configuration before powering the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAttach and secure the M12 actuator cables to the corresponding digital output sockets, checking that the pin assignments match your device requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApply power and verify that the status LEDs reflect proper system communication and correct output behavior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106459115883,"sku":"IP2042-B810","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/ip2042-b810-cgxozi0b4dw.png?v=1776244982","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/beckhoff-ip2042-b810-rs232-fieldbus-box-8-channel-digital-output","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}