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Beckhoff EP1258-0002

EtherCAT Box, 8-channel digital input, 24 V DC, 10 µs, M12, timestamp

MPN: EP1258-0002
Category: EP1xxx | Digital input

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What is the Beckhoff EP1258-0002?

The EP1258-0002 EtherCAT Box with digital inputs acquires the fast binary control signals from the process level and transmits them, in an electrically isolated form, to the controller. The signals are furnished with a timestamp that identifies the time

Specifications

Protocol	EtherCAT
Bus interface	2 x M8 socket, 4-pin, a-coded, shielded
Specification	EN 61131-2, type 1/3
Number of inputs	8, 2 with timestamp
Input connections	M12 x 1, 5-pin, a-coded
Nominal input voltage	24 V DC (-15%/+20%)
Input filter	10 µs
“0” signal voltage	-3…+5 V (similar to EN 61131-2, type 3)
“1” signal voltage	11…30 V (similar to EN 61131-2, type 3)
Input current	typ. 3 mA (similar to EN 61131-2, type 3)
Distributed clocks	yes
Distributed clock precision	1 µs
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	from control voltage, max. 0.5 A, short-circuit proof in total
Resolution timestamp	1 ns (channel 0/1)
Precision of timestamp	10 ns (+ input delay) (channel 0/1)
Current consumption from US	120 mA
Electrical isolation	500 V
Special features	timestamp, latch last edge
Weight	approx. 165 g
Operating temperature	-25…+60°C
Storage temperature	-40…+85°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, ATEX, IECEx
Ex marking	ATEX: II 3 G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc II 3 D Ex tc IIIC T135 °C Dc IECEx: Ex ec IIC T4 Gc Ex tc IIIC T135 °C Dc
Dimensions (W x H x D)	30 mm x 126 mm x 26.5 mm
Material	PA6 (polyamide)
Installation	2 fixing holes 3.5 mm diameter for M3

EP1258-0002: frequently asked questions

When can EP1258-0002 be shipped?

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Can I pick up EP1258-0002 in person?

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Is express delivery available?

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