{"product_id":"beckhoff-ep4378-1022-ethercat-box-i-o-module","title":"BECKHOFF EP4378-1022 EtherCAT Box I\/O Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for decentralized automation tasks, the \u003cstrong\u003eEP4378-1022\u003c\/strong\u003e accommodates high-density digital and analog signals within a ruggedized, field-mountable housing. This \u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff EtherCAT Box\u003c\/strong\u003e serves as a versatile combination module, integrating 8 digital inputs, 8 digital outputs, 4 analog inputs, and 4 analog outputs. By providing comprehensive I\/O capabilities directly on the machine, it eliminates the requirement for protective control cabinets and complex terminal boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe analog channels on the module are highly adaptable, supporting both current and voltage modes (-10\/0 to +10 V or -20\/0\/4 to +20 mA) customizable per individual channel at a precise 16-bit resolution. Built-in M12 connector interfaces ensure sealed, vibration-resistant connections under demanding industrial conditions, drastically reducing field wiring complexity and installation time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCombination module with 8 digital inputs\/outputs and 4 analog inputs\/outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eParameterizable analog signals (voltage or current) configurable per channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh 16-bit resolution for precise analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog signal processing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect field installation with IP65, IP66, and IP67 ingress protection ratings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDual M8 shielded, screw-type socket interfaces for high-speed EtherCAT communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated actuator supply derived from the auxiliary voltage UP (short-circuit proof).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eElectrical isolation of 500 V to isolate external field potentials from the EtherCAT network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecentralized field instrumentation and sensor arrays in assembly plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMachine tool control and localized factory automation networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProcess control systems in wet, dusty, or demanding industrial environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial handling systems requiring high-density localized I\/O routing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBECKHOFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePart Number \/ Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEP4378-1022\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eProtocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEtherCAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eBus Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 x M8 socket, shielded, screw type\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Digital I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8 x inputs, 8 x outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Analog I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4 x inputs, 4 x outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eI\/O Connections\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eM12 x 1, 5-pin, a-coded\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSignal Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-10\/0 to +10 V | -20\/0\/4 to +20 mA (parameterizable per channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eResolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e16 bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eConversion Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInput: ~100 us, Output: ~40 us\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurement Uncertainty\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInput: \u0026lt; 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