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Beckhoff EP1816-0003

EtherCAT Box, 16-channel digital input, 24 V DC, 10 µs, IP20 connector

MPN: EP1816-0003
Category: EP1xxx | Digital input

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What is the Beckhoff EP1816-0003?

The EP1816-0003 EtherCAT Box with digital inputs acquires the binary control signals from the process level and transmits them, in an electrically isolated form, to the controller. The state of the signals is indicated by light emitting diodes. For 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	16
Input connections	connector with spring-loaded system
Nominal input voltage	24 V DC (-15%/+20%)
Input filter	10 µs
“0” signal voltage	-3…+5 V (EN 61131-2, type 3)
“1” signal voltage	11…30 V (EN 61131-2, type 3)
Input current	typ. 3 mA (EN 61131-2, type 3)
Distributed clocks	yes
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
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.	IP20/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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