{"product_id":"beckhoff-ip2301-b200-fieldbus-box","title":"BECKHOFF IP2301-B200 Fieldbus Box","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF IP2301-B200\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Lightbus-compatible Fieldbus Box designed for distributed automation topologies in demanding physical environments. By integrating digital inputs and digital outputs into a single compact housing, this module allows direct, localized connection of sensors and actuators without requiring an additional protective control cabinet. The device interfaces with the Beckhoff Lightbus system, capitalizing on optical fiber data transmission to guarantee exceptional noise immunity and rapid communication cycles across the field level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with an IP67 protection rating, the \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF IP2301-B200\u003c\/strong\u003e is highly resistant to dust, moisture, and mechanical stress, making it suitable for direct mounting on machinery. Signal routing is facilitated through vibration-resistant M8 connections, minimizing wiring complexity and lowering potential points of failure in localized automated installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFour digital inputs (24 V DC) with a 3 ms input filter for signal stabilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFour digital outputs (24 V DC) with up to 0.5 A switching capability per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLightbus optical fiber interface (B200) for noise-immune network communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVibration-resistant M8 circular screw connectors for reliable sensor and actuator connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIP67-rated housing for decentralized installation directly on machinery\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact, space-saving design ideal for mounting in constrained locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecentralized input and output routing on manufacturing machinery and assembly lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistributed automated systems where high electromagnetic interference (EMI) is present\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial handling systems, packaging equipment, and industrial positioning setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect machine-mount sensor and actuator integration requiring IP67 physical protection\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\u003eIP2301-B200\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\u003eProtection Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIP67\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSignal and I\/O\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 Digital Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInput Filter Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e3 ms\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNumber of Digital Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNominal Output Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax. 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