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EP6001-0002 - Beckhoff EtherCAT Box Communication
EP6001-0002 Beckhoff EtherCAT Box Communication Technical Specifications

| Brand | Beckhoff |
| Product Type | EtherCAT Box Communication |
| Product | EP6001-0002 |
EP6001-0002 Beckhoff EtherCAT Box Communication Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Protocol | EtherCAT |
| Bus interface | 2 x M8 socket, 4-pin, a-coded, shielded |
| Input filter | 10 ΓΒ΅s (for digital inputs) |
| "0" signal voltage | -3Γ’ΒΒ¦+5 V |
| "1" signal voltage | 11Γ’ΒΒ¦30 V |
| Input current | typ. 3 mA (ENΓ 61131-2, typeΓ 3) |
| Power supply connection | feed: 1 x M8 male socket, 4-pin, a-coded; downstream connection: 1 x M8 female socket, 4-pin, a-coded |
| Sensor supply | #ERROR! |
| Current consumption from US | typ. 130 mA + sensor supply |
| Electrical isolation | 500 V |
| Weight | approx. 165 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 |
| Housing - Dimensions (W x H x D) | 30 mm x 126 mm x 26.5 mm |
| Housing - Material | PA6 (polyamide) |
| Housing - Installation | 2 fixing holes 3.5 mm diameter for M3 |
| Special features | easy integration of serial end devices |
| Number of channels | 2 digital inputs or outputs |
| 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 |
| Short-circuit current | typ. 1.5 A |
| Connection method | M12 socket, 5-pin, a-coded |
| Nominal voltage | 24 V DC (-15%/+20%) |
| Data transfer rates | 300Γ’ΒΒ¦115,200 baud; 9600 baud (8 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit) is preset |







