{"product_id":"beckhoff-ip2321-b400-fieldbus-box-interbus","title":"BECKHOFF IP2321-B400 Fieldbus Box Interbus","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF IP2321-B400\u003c\/strong\u003e is a decentralized IP2321 series Fieldbus Box designed for machine-level automation without the need for a control cabinet. Functioning as an Interbus slave device, this module integrates digital signal processing directly into the field environment. It features a combined channel architecture consisting of digital inputs and digital outputs, allowing bidirectional signal exchange with sensors and actuators in harsh industrial conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed within a rugged, fully potted polycarbonate housing with IP67 protection, the IP2321-B400 withstands dust, moisture, and mechanical stress typical of decentralized plant engineering. Interbus communication and power supplies are connected via M8 screw-type connectors, while field devices interface through standard M8 sockets. This modular fieldbus device connects seamlessly to Interbus networks, handling decentralized signal acquisition and control tasks with established cycle performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecentralized IP67 Fieldbus Box for cabinet-free machine mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterbus communication interface with standard M8 bus connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCombined digital input and digital output channel configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect connection of sensors and actuators via M8 plug-in connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRugged potted housing designed for industrial wet and dusty environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecentralized machine automation and material handling systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConveyor and transport technology without control cabinet enclosures\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomated assembly lines and packaging machinery\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndustrial plant engineering requiring high ingress 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\u003eExact Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIP2321-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\u003eFieldbus System\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInterbus\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  \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 Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax. 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