Product Description

EP1819-0021 is an EtherCAT box from Beckhoff Automation. Beckhoff is a German company that specializes in industrial automation technology. It is known for its innovative solutions in control systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial PCs, and I/O systems. The EP1819-0021 box is equipped with digital input channels. It works as an interface between process I/O and controllers connected to industrial EtherCAT networks. EtherCAT is a high-performance Ethernet-based fieldbus system. It was developed by Beckhoff Automation. The network is based on a master-slave architecture. EtherCAT networks provide low latency and high synchronization. The flexible network topology supports a variety of network configurations, including star and ring. The EP1819-0021 box is equipped with 16 digital input channels. M8 screw type connections can be used for input wiring. Beckhoff specifies 24 Volts DC as the nominal input.

Input voltages from -3 to 5 Volts translate to a binary 0. Input voltages from 11 to 30 Volts translate to a binary 1. Typical value of the current on the digital input connections is 3 milliamps. Electrical isolation is a safety measure that prevents the direct flow of electrical current between two circuits or components, protecting sensitive equipment and ensuring the safety of users. The digital inputs on the box are electrically isolated from the other circuits. The isolation rating is 500 Volts. In addition to safety, this isolation protects errors in the input signals. The box has a sturdy housing made of polyamide. This housing provides IP65 level ingress protection. With this excellent dust and liquid ingress protection, operators can safety deploy the box in environments with dust and liquid spray. Weight of the industrial box is 250 grams.