Product Description

The EP9300-0022 is a coupler device from Beckhoff that excels at connecting industrial field devices through its robust design and reliable communication capabilities. As part of Beckhoff’s EP Digital Input Series, it features extended temperature operation from -25 degrees Celsius to +60 degrees Celsius, allowing use in a wide variety of industrial environments. Its plastic housing provides durable protection while maintaining an ingress protection rating of IP65, IP66, and IP67, ensuring resistance against dust and water for dependable performance.

Within this resilient enclosure lies Beckhoff’s proprietary EtherCAT technology, which enables rapid data transfer between the EP9300-0022 and a controller. EtherCAT excels at delivering input and output signals with precise synchronization for demanding machine control and process applications. It utilizes a fast cyclic communication to minimize response times, thereby optimizing process sequences. The EP9300-0022’s EtherCAT implementation allows it to integrate smoothly into complex automated systems requiring tightly-coordinated multi-sensor processing.

In addition to supporting EtherCAT, the EP9300-0022 has been designed, tested, and approved to UL standards for functional safety. It operates using a nominal voltage of 24 VDC directly from controllers and PLCs commonly found in industrial machinery. This rugged device is further able to withstand shock and vibration through Beckhoff’s testing protocols, protecting connected sensors and devices from environmental vibration or mechanical jostling that could introduce sensor errors. Communication and power are interfaced through M12 connections on the EP9300-0022 for secure, snap-together cabling in industrial settings. Signal inputs on machines can then be simply and quickly connected to the EP9300-0022 using M12 connectors as well, with their rugged threaded locking providing a reliable seal against moisture or airborne contaminants. Status indicators built into the housing allow for visible confirmation that the device is powered and transmitting data properly.