{"product_id":"beckhoff-ip6012-b800-fieldbus-box","title":"BECKHOFF IP6012-B800 Fieldbus Box","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF IP6012-B800\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe system architecture of the \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF IP6012-B800\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRS485 fieldbus communication interface utilizing an M12 connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports modular system expansion via IP-Link coupling interfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect parameters configuration and diagnostic setup using the KS2000 software interface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-ingress protection enclosure for machine-mount capabilities without additional control housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated galvanic isolation between the control voltage and the internal fieldbus electronics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecentralized signal collection on machine frames and automated assembly lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistributed serial I\/O integration using open serial protocols.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModular plant engineering requiring protective-enclosure-free fieldbus expansion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBECKHOFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIP6012-B800\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFieldbus Box (RS485)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Protocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOpen, documented serial protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBus Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 x M12 socket, 5-pin, B-coded\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eKS2000 software connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 V DC (-15% \/ +20%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Connections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFeed: 1 x M8 male, 4-pin; 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