What Is SCADA? Supervisory Control Without Replacing the PLC
SCADA sits above PLCs and RTUs: it acquires field data, alarms operators, and issues supervisory commands across plants and remote assets—without replacing local deterministic control.

Decentralized operational efficiency is achieved at the machine level with the Beckhoff IP5009-B310, a high-performance Fieldbus Box designed to interface sensors and actuators directly within a PROFIBUS DP network. By eliminating the necessity for protective control enclosures, this unit provides a direct physical connection to the field process. The module supports automatic transmission rate detection up to 12 Mbaud and features full compatibility with DP-V1 extensions, enabling flexible configuration options directly via the master controller or the specialized KS2000 software tool. Its rugged design ensures structural integrity and high signal reliability under severe industrial stress factors.
| Parameter | Specification Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff |
| Model Identifier | IP5009-B310 |
| Data Transfer Rates | Automatic detection up to 12 Mbaud |
| Bus Interface | 1 x M12 socket, 5-pin, B-coded |
| Data Transfer Medium | Shielded copper cable, 2 x 0.25 mm² |
| Control Voltage Supply | 24 V DC (-15% / +20%) |
| Load Voltage | Dependent on associated I/O type |
| Internal Box Supply Current | 85 mA + sensor current draw (maximum limit 0.5 A) |
| Electrical Isolation | Control voltage to fieldbus: None; Control voltage to I/O: Determined by I/O type |
| Data Transfer Time | 0.5 ms nominal (based on benchmark of 10 stations with 32-bit I/O each) |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 to +55 degC |
| Storage Temperature Range | -25 to +85 degC |
| Vibration / Shock Resistance | Conforms to EN 60068-2-6 / 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) |
| Approvals | CE, UL |
| Shipping Weight (Calculated) | 2.0 kg |
| Port Description | Connector Specification | Function Assignment |
|---|---|---|
| PROFIBUS Input | 1 x M12 Socket, 5-pin, B-coded | Fieldbus incoming data communication |
| Power Feed | 1 x M8 Male, 4-pin | 24 V DC Control voltage supply inlet |
| Power Downstream | 1 x M8 Female, 4-pin | Daisy-chain connection to subsequent units |
The IP5009-B310 operates seamlessly within legacy and modern PROFIBUS DP Master configurations. When replacing older Beckhoff IP5000-series modules, verify the GSD database configuration inside your control system. Use the KS2000 configuration kit if adapting the channel map structure to maintain perfect backward compatibility without rewriting controller logic.
Keep in mind that the current limit on the sensor supply is capped at a maximum of 0.5 A. Exceeding this collective thermal limit will cause automatic self-protection shutdowns on the 24 V auxiliary power path, resulting in sensor dropouts and loss of network node diagnostics. Calculate the cumulative sensor load during your initial wiring layout.
To guarantee signal integrity up to 12 Mbaud, ensure that standard B-coded PROFIBUS cables are utilized. Standard A-coded sensor cables must never be forced into the communications port. Active termination is strictly required at the physically final node of the segment to eliminate reflections.
Mount the Fieldbus Box using the integrated side mounting tabs on a flat, vibration-resistant structural machine surface.
Connect the B-coded M12 PROFIBUS cable to the designated communication interface socket, ensuring correct alignment of the guide notch.
Apply the 24 V DC control voltage line to the M8 male feed connector and tighten securely to maintain the IP67 sealing rating.
Energize the system and verify standard PROFIBUS communication sync using the integrated bus-status LED indicators on the face of the module.
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| Country of origin |
Germany
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