Description
Designed for distributed industrial automation, the IP2330-B400 provides direct interfacing for digital sensors and actuators in harsh environmental conditions. This decentralized fieldbus box features four digital inputs and four digital outputs, enabling high-speed processing directly at the machine level without requiring an additional protective enclosure. Built with a robust polyamide housing, it ensures reliable communication and signal transmission across long distances in demanding industrial setups.
The unit features 8 mm snap-type connections for direct I/O integration, supporting quick and secure field wiring. It utilizes an M23 interface for physical fieldbus connections, achieving transfer rates of up to 500 kBaud. By decoupling control and field-level signals, the module maintains superior electrical isolation while minimizing diagnostic downtime via local status indication.
Features
- Four digital inputs with a integrated 0.2 ms filter for rapid response times.
- Four digital outputs supplying up to 2 A per channel, individually short-circuit proof.
- Robust IP65/66/67 protection rating for use directly on machinery without control cabinets.
- Supports M23 connection interfaces with a maximum cable run of 400 m between modules.
- Sensor supply integrated from control voltage with total short-circuit protection.
- Polyamide PA6 housing offering high mechanical resistance to vibration and impact.
Applications
- Heavy machinery manufacturing and conveyor systems.
- Automotive assembly lines and robotic work cells.
- Wastewater treatment plants and automated material handling.
- Food processing and packaging machinery.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer |
BECKHOFF |
| Part Number/Model |
IP2330-B400 |
| Number of Channels |
4 inputs + 4 outputs |
| Input Filter |
0.2 ms |
| "0" Signal Voltage |
-3 to +5 V |
| "1" Signal Voltage |
11 to 30 V (6 mA input current, EN 61131-2, type 2) |
| Sensor Supply |
From control voltage, max. 0.5 A, short-circuit proof in total |
| Rated Load Voltage |
24 V DC (-15% / +20%) |
| Max. Output Current |
2 A per channel (individually short-circuit proof, total sum max. 4 A) |
| Data Transfer Medium |
LiYCY 3 x 2 x 0.22 mm2 |
| Data Transfer Rate |
500 kBaud |
| Max. Cable Length |
400 m between modules |
| Control Voltage |
24 V DC (20 to 29 V DC) |
| Box Supply Current |
85 mA + sensor current (max. 0.5 A) |
| Material |
PA6 (polyamide) |
| Protection Rating |
IP65/66/67 (conforms to EN 60529) |
| Operating Temperature |
0 to +55 degC |
| Storage Temperature |
-25 to +85 degC |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
30 mm x 210 mm x 26.5 mm |
| Weight |
approx. 350 g |
Connections and Interfaces
| Connection Type |
Interface Specification |
| Bus Interface |
1 x M23 female socket 9-pin, 1 x M23 male socket 9-pin |
| Power Supply Feed |
1 x M8 male socket, 4-pin |
| Power Supply Downstream |
1 x M8 female socket, 4-pin |
| I/O Connections |
8 mm snap-type |
Compliance and Certifications
- EMC Immunity: Conforms to EN 61000-6-2
- EMC Emission: Conforms to EN 61000-6-4
- Vibration Resistance: Conforms to EN 60068-2-6
- Shock Resistance: Conforms to EN 60068-2-27