Description
Engineered for decentralized industrial automation, the IP3312-B730 serves as a high-performance Modbus fieldbus box designed to transmit analog and digital peripheral signals under extreme environmental conditions. Utilizing serial communication, this remote I/O module interfaces directly with fieldbus networks without the need for protective control cabinets, reducing cabling complexity and space constraints.
The unit features integrated rotary address selection switches for swift hardware addressing, alongside comprehensive configuration options through the KS2000 commissioning software. Robust M8 and M12 connection technologies guarantee mechanical reliability and secure power distribution, making it an ideal choice for complex, distributed topologies.
Features
- Supports Modbus RTU and Modbus ASCII communication protocols.
- Provides wide data transfer rates ranging from 150 to 38,400 baud.
- Sealed, compact housing offering IP65, IP66, and IP67 protection ratings.
- Flexible addressing options via mechanical rotary switches or KS2000 software.
- Galvanic isolation between the control voltage and the fieldbus network.
- Standardized M12 B-coded fieldbus connection and M8 power supply ports.
Applications
- Heavy industrial machinery and plant engineering.
- Distributed sensor-to-controller process topologies.
- Material handling systems and conveyor networks.
- Decentralized environmental tracking and automated process lines.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer |
BECKHOFF |
| Part Number / Model |
IP3312-B730 |
| Communication Protocol |
Modbus RTU / Modbus ASCII |
| Data Transfer Rates |
150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19,200, 38,400 baud |
| Bus Interface |
1 x M12 socket, 5-pin, B-coded |
| Configuration Interface |
Address selection switches or KS2000 software |
| Control Voltage |
24 V DC (-15% / +20%) |
| Box Supply Current |
45 mA + current consumption of sensors (max. 0.5 A) |
| Power Connection (Feed) |
1 x M8 male connector, 4-pin |
| Power Connection (Downstream) |
1 x M8 female connector, 4-pin |
| Electrical Isolation |
Yes (Control voltage / fieldbus) |
| Operating Temperature |
0 to +55 degC |
| Storage Temperature |
-25 to +85 degC |
| 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 |
| Protection Rating |
IP65, IP66, IP67 (conforms to EN 60529) |
| Weight |
Approx. 210 g |
Connections and Interfaces
| Connector / Port |
Function |
Type |
| Bus Interface |
Modbus RTU / Modbus ASCII Link |
1 x M12 socket, 5-pin, B-coded |
| Power Feed |
Input Control/Load Voltage (24 V DC) |
1 x M8 male socket, 4-pin |
| Power Downstream |
Loop-through Power Output |
1 x M8 female socket, 4-pin |
Installation Guidelines
- Ensure the installation surface is flat to avoid mechanical stress on the plastic housing when fastening mounting screws.
- Set the desired Modbus station address via the integrated rotary switches under the protective cap before powering up the device.
- To maintain IP67 integrity, all unused M8 and M12 connection ports must be sealed with appropriate protective caps.
- Deploy shielded communication cabling and ground the shield at a single point to mitigate electromagnetic interference.
Compliance and Certifications
- CE
- UL
- EN 61000-6-2 (EMC Immunity)
- EN 61000-6-4 (EMC Emission)