The BECKHOFF IP6012-B800 is a decentralized Fieldbus Box module designed to bridge physical fieldbus networks with machine-level I/O extensions. Operating as a coupler module with an RS485 serial interface, this device communicates using an open, documented protocol to transmit digital and analog peripheral signals. It is engineered for direct installation in demanding industrial environments where a protective control cabinet is not practical.
The system architecture of the BECKHOFF IP6012-B800 allows for easy expansion through dedicated IP-Link connection ports, enabling the integration of additional extension modules. Power distribution is managed cleanly through standardized M8 connections, separating the control electronics from the field-side load supply to minimize interference and ensure stable data transfer.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BECKHOFF |
| Model | IP6012-B800 |
| Product Type | Fieldbus Box (RS485) |
| Communication Protocol | Open, documented serial protocol |
| Bus Interface | 1 x M12 socket, 5-pin, B-coded |
| Configuration Interface | KS2000 software connection |
| Control Voltage | 24 V DC (-15% / +20%) |
| Power Connections | Feed: 1 x M8 male, 4-pin; Downstream: 1 x M8 female, 4-pin |
| Box Supply Current | 45 mA + sensor consumption (maximum 0.5 A) |
| Electrical Isolation | Control voltage to fieldbus: Yes |
| Protection Rating | IP65/66/67 (conforms to EN 60529) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +55 degC |
| Storage Temperature | -25 to +85 degC |
| Weight | Approx. 210 g |
| 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 |
| Interface | Function |
|---|---|
| M12 Socket (5-pin, B-coded) | RS485 serial fieldbus communication connection |
| M8 Male (4-pin) | 24 V DC power supply feed (Control and Load voltage) |
| M8 Female (4-pin) | Downstream power connection for daisy-chaining modules |
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Manufacturer: BECKHOFF
Product No.: IP6012-B800
Country of origin:Germany
Product Type: Fieldbus Boxes
Payment: T/T, Western Union
Weight: 210g
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
The BECKHOFF IP6012-B800 is a decentralized Fieldbus Box module designed to bridge physical fieldbus networks with machine-level I/O extensions. Operating as a coupler module with an RS485 serial interface, this device communicates using an open, documented protocol to transmit digital and analog peripheral signals. It is engineered for direct installation in demanding industrial environments where a protective control cabinet is not practical.
The system architecture of the BECKHOFF IP6012-B800 allows for easy expansion through dedicated IP-Link connection ports, enabling the integration of additional extension modules. Power distribution is managed cleanly through standardized M8 connections, separating the control electronics from the field-side load supply to minimize interference and ensure stable data transfer.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BECKHOFF |
| Model | IP6012-B800 |
| Product Type | Fieldbus Box (RS485) |
| Communication Protocol | Open, documented serial protocol |
| Bus Interface | 1 x M12 socket, 5-pin, B-coded |
| Configuration Interface | KS2000 software connection |
| Control Voltage | 24 V DC (-15% / +20%) |
| Power Connections | Feed: 1 x M8 male, 4-pin; Downstream: 1 x M8 female, 4-pin |
| Box Supply Current | 45 mA + sensor consumption (maximum 0.5 A) |
| Electrical Isolation | Control voltage to fieldbus: Yes |
| Protection Rating | IP65/66/67 (conforms to EN 60529) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +55 degC |
| Storage Temperature | -25 to +85 degC |
| Weight | Approx. 210 g |
| 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 |
| Interface | Function |
|---|---|
| M12 Socket (5-pin, B-coded) | RS485 serial fieldbus communication connection |
| M8 Male (4-pin) | 24 V DC power supply feed (Control and Load voltage) |
| M8 Female (4-pin) | Downstream power connection for daisy-chaining modules |
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| Country of origin |
Germany
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