Description
Designed for decentralized automation layouts, the Beckhoff IP3102-B400 is a rugged fieldbus box designed to interface peripheral signals directly at the machine level. This module eliminates the need for protective control cabinets by providing a high degree of ingress protection and robust mechanical construction. The IP3102-B400 features a dual M23 connection structure for bus communication, allowing efficient daisy-chaining of fieldbus nodes. System configuration, commissioning, and diagnostics are supported via the Beckhoff KS2000 software interface, simplifying integration within complex industrial control environments.
Features
- Direct machine installation without protective enclosures due to high IP protection rating.
- M23 connection interface with integrated male and female 9-pin sockets.
- Separate M8 connections for control voltage feed and downstream distribution.
- Software-configurable parameters using the KS2000 software tool.
- Robust resistance to industrial vibration and mechanical shock.
- Electromagnetic compatibility suited for heavy industrial environments.
Applications
- Decentralized manufacturing automation and assembly lines.
- Material handling systems and conveyor control.
- Process plants requiring localized I/O nodes without control cabinets.
- Machine tool manufacturing and packaging systems.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer |
Beckhoff |
| Part Number / Model |
IP3102-B400 |
| Product Type |
Fieldbus Box |
| Bus Interface |
1 x M23 female socket (9-pin), 1 x M23 male socket (9-pin) |
| Control Voltage |
24 V DC (range 20 to 29 V DC) |
| Power Supply Connections |
Feed: 1 x M8 male socket (4-pin); Downstream: 1 x M8 female socket (4-pin) |
| Box Supply Current |
85 mA + current consumption of sensors (max. 0.5 A) |
| Configuration Interface |
Via KS2000 |
| Operating Temperature |
0 to +55 degC |
| Storage Temperature |
-25 to +85 degC |
| Protection Rating |
IP65/IP66/IP67 (conforms to EN 60529) |
| Vibration Resistance |
Conforms to EN 60068-2-6 |
| Shock Resistance |
Conforms to EN 60068-2-27 |
| EMC Immunity / Emission |
Conforms to EN 61000-6-2 / EN 61000-6-4 |
| Weight |
approx. 350 g |
Connections and Interfaces
| Interface Type |
Connector Style |
Pin Count |
Function |
| Bus Input |
M23 Male Socket |
9-Pin |
Incoming fieldbus signal connection |
| Bus Output |
M23 Female Socket |
9-Pin |
Outgoing fieldbus signal to next node |
| Power Feed |
M8 Male Connector |
4-Pin |
Control voltage supply input |
| Power Downstream |
M8 Female Connector |
4-Pin |
Control voltage distribution to adjacent module |
Installation Guidelines
- Ensure all M23 and M8 connectors are fully tightened to their specified torque ratings to maintain the IP65/66/67 ingress protection seal.
- Mount the unit on flat surfaces using the designated mounting holes to avoid mechanical stress on the housing.
- Route fieldbus and power cabling away from high-voltage motor cables to minimize electromagnetic interference.
- Ensure control voltage remains within the specified 20 to 29 V DC window to prevent logic reset or communication dropout.