{"product_id":"beckhoff-ip2312-b730-fieldbus-box","title":"BECKHOFF IP2312-B730 Fieldbus Box","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF IP2312-B730\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact Fieldbus Box designed for direct machine mounting in demanding industrial environments. Operating as a decentralized I\/O station, this module interfaces digital peripheral signals with serial networks utilizing the Modbus RTU\/ASCII protocol. It features a combination of four digital inputs and four digital outputs, providing a highly integrated solution for localized sensor and actuator connection without the need for a protective control cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed with a polyamide housing, the \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF IP2312-B730\u003c\/strong\u003e achieves an IP65\/66\/67 protection rating, making it highly resistant to wet, dusty, or harsh operating conditions. Its design allows direct installation on machines using two simple mounting holes, reducing wiring complexity, minimizing cabinet space requirements, and simplifying field-level diagnostics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModbus RTU\/ASCII serial communication interface (RS485) supporting data transfer rates from 150 to 38,400 baud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated I\/O configuration consisting of 4 digital inputs (24 V DC) and 4 digital outputs (24 V DC, 0.5 A).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-density physical connections utilizing standard M12 screw-type connectors for secure field cabling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShort-circuit proof digital outputs with individual channel protection capable of switching ohmic, inductive, and lamp loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated address selection switches for quick network configuration and node addressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIP65\/66\/67-rated polyamide housing suitable for variable mounting orientations without a protective enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecentralized machine-mount sensor and actuator integration in automated assembly lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLocalized digital signal processing in conveyor systems and material handling machinery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect-to-field fieldbus expansion in wet or dusty industrial manufacturing environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModbus RTU serial network deployment where control cabinet space is limited or restricted.\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\u003eExact Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIP2312-B730\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\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePA6 (polyamide)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIP65\/66\/67 (conforms to EN 60529)\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\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 x fixing holes (3.5 mm diameter for M3 screws)\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\u003ch4\u003eFieldbus and Configuration\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\u003eProtocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eModbus RTU \/ Modbus ASCII\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eScreened, twisted copper cable 2 x 0.25 mm² (RS485)\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\u003eData Transfer Rates\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19,200, 38,400 baud\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConfiguration Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAddress selection switch or KS2000 software\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBit Width in Process Image\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4 inputs + 4 outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDigital Inputs\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 Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSignal Voltage \"0\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-3 V to +5 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSignal Voltage \"1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11 V to 30 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInput Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e6 mA (EN 61131-2, Type 2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInput Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.2 ms\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSensor Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFrom control voltage, 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Output Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.5 A per channel (individually short-circuit proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eShort-Circuit Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTypical 1.5 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLoad Type Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOhmic, inductive, lamp load\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eElectrical Data\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 Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 V DC (-15% \/ +20%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBox Supply Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e45 mA + current consumption of sensors (max. 0.5 A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAuxiliary Power Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTypical 20 mA per channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePower Supply Connection (Feed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 x M8 male socket, 4-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePower Supply Connection (Downstream)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 x M8 female socket, 4-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eElectrical Isolation (Control Voltage\/Fieldbus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eElectrical Isolation (Channels\/Control Voltage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eEnvironmental and Mechanical\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\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0 to +55 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-25 to +85 degC\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  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDe-energize the System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure all power supplies (control voltage and auxiliary load supplies) are turned off before mounting, wiring, or configuring the device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mount the module directly onto a flat surface or machine framework using the two 3.5 mm integrated mounting holes with suitable M3 screws. 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