What Is SCADA? Supervisory Control Without Replacing the PLC
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.

The Beckhoff IP2311-B200 is a high-performance, distributed Lightbus fieldbus box designed to bridge local digital sensors and actuators with centralized control systems. This ruggedized I/O module integrates 4 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs within a compact, direct-to-machine mountable enclosure, eliminating the need for a separate protective control cabinet.
Operating over the proprietary Beckhoff Lightbus protocol, the module utilizes plastic optical fiber (APF) to guarantee high-speed, noise-immune communication. This fiber-optic medium ensures complete electrical isolation between the communication network and the field power, making the IP2311-B200 exceptionally resilient in high-EMC industrial environments. Designed for direct field deployment, its fully encapsulated housing carries IP65/66/67 ratings, offering robust resistance to dust, moisture, and mechanical vibration.
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff Automation |
| Part Number / Model | IP2311-B200 |
| Fieldbus Interface | Lightbus (2 x fiber-optic sockets for ZS1020-0010 plugs) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 2.5 Mbaud |
| Transmission Medium | APF (plastic) optical fiber (1000 micrometers) |
| Distance Between Stations | Up to 45 m |
| Number of Channels | 4 inputs + 4 outputs |
| Digital Inputs | 24 V DC, -3 to +5 V ("0" signal), 11 to 30 V ("1" signal, 6 mA, Type 2) |
| Input Filter Time | 0.2 ms |
| Digital Outputs | 24 V DC (-15% / +20%), 0.5 A per channel, short-circuit proof |
| Load Types Supported | Ohmic, inductive, lamp load |
| Control/Supply Voltage | 24 V DC (-15% / +20%) via M8 connector |
| Electrical Isolation | Control voltage to fieldbus: Yes |
| Enclosure Material | PA6 (polyamide) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +55 degC |
| Storage Temperature | -25 to +85 degC |
| Protection Rating | IP65, IP66, IP67 (conforms to EN 60529) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 30 mm x 210 mm x 26.5 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 250 g |
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Germany
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