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EP6228-3132 - Beckhoff EtherCAT Box Communication
EP6228-3132 Beckhoff EtherCAT Box Communication Technical Specifications
| Brand | Beckhoff |
| Product Type | EtherCAT Box Communication |
| Product | EP6228-3132 |
EP6228-3132 Beckhoff EtherCAT Box Communication Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Protocol | EtherCAT |
| Bus interface | 2 x M8 socket, 4-pin, a-coded, shielded |
| Number of inputs | 4 digital inputs |
| Nominal input voltage | 24 V DC (-15%/+20%) |
| Input filter | 10 ΓΒ΅s |
| "0" signal voltage | -3Γ’ΒΒ¦+5 V |
| "1" signal voltage | 11Γ’ΒΒ¦30 V (EN 61131-2, type 3) |
| Input current | typ. 3 mA (ENΓ 61131-2, typeΓ 3) |
| Power supply connection | feed: 1 x 7/8" plug, 5-pin; downstream connection: 1 x 7/8" socket, 5-pin |
| Current consumption from US | typ. 130 mA + load |
| Electrical isolation | 500 V |
| Weight | approx. 440 g |
| Operating temperature | -25...+60Β°C |
| Storage temperature | -40...+85Β°C |
| 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 |
| Protect. rating/installation pos. | IP65/66/67 (conforms to EN 60529)/variable |
| Approvals/markings | CE, UL (in preparation) |
| Housing - Dimensions (W x H x D) | 60 mm x 150 mm x 26.5 mm |
| Housing - Material | PA6 (polyamide) |
| Housing - Installation | 2 fixing holes 3.5 mm diameter for M3; 2 fixing holes 4.5 mm diameter for M4 |
| Special features | Class A ports: 1, 2, 5, 6; Class B ports: 3, 4, 7, 8 |
| Connection method | M12 socket, 5-pin, a-coded |
| Nominal voltage | 24 V DC (-15%/+20%) |
| Data transfer rates | 4.8 kbaud, 38.4 kbaud and 230.4 kbaud |
