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EP1859-0042 - Beckhoff EtherCAT Box Digital Input
EP1859-0042 Beckhoff EtherCAT Box Digital Input Technical Specifications

| Brand | Beckhoff |
| Product Type | EtherCAT Box Digital Input |
| Product | EP1859-0042 |
EP1859-0042 Beckhoff EtherCAT Box Digital Input Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Protocol | EtherCAT |
| Bus interface | 2 x M12 socket, 4-pin, D-coded, shielded |
| Specification | EN 61131-2, type 1/3 |
| Input filter | 3.0 ms |
| "0" signal voltage | -3รขยยฆ+5 V |
| "1" signal voltage | 11รขยยฆ30 V, 3 mA input current (EN 61131-2, type 1/3) |
| Power supply connection | feed: 1 x 7/8" plug, 5-pin; downstream connection: 1 x 7/8" socket, 5-pin |
| Sensor supply | from control voltage, max. 0.5 A, short-circuit proof in total |
| Electrical isolation | 500 V |
| Weight | approx. 440 g |
| Operating temperature | -25...+60ยฐC |
| Storage temperature | -40...+85ยฐC |
| 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 |
| Number of channels | 8 inputs + 8 outputs |
| Input/output connections | M12 x 1, 5-pin, a-coded |
| Load type | ohmic, inductive, lamp load |
| Rated load voltage | 24 V DC (-15%/+20%) |
| Max. output current | 0.5 A per channel, individually short-circuit proof |
| Switching times | typ. TON: 50 รยตs, typ. TOFF: 100 รยตs |
| Short-circuit current | typ. 1.5 A |
| Current consumption | 120 mA |
| Auxiliary power current | typ. 20 mA + load |







