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Beckhoff EP1258-0502

EtherCAT Box, 8-channel digital input, 24 V DC, 1 µs, M12, multi-timestamp

MPN: EP1258-0502
Category: EP1xxx | Digital input

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What is the Beckhoff EP1258-0502?

The EP1258-0002 EtherCAT Box with digital inputs acquires binary control signals from the process level and transmits them to the controller under electrical isolation. Compared to the EP1258-0002, the EP1258-0502 offers higher performance thanks to the

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
Input connections	M12 x 1, 5-pin, a-coded
Nominal input voltage	24 V DC (-15%/+20%)
Input filter	typ. 1 µs
Internal sampling/execution	10…40 µs, corresponds to 100…25 k detectable edges/s, dependent on configuration
“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
Current consumption from US	120 mA
Electrical isolation	500 V
Special features	multi-timestamp
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
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

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Is express delivery available?

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