Product Description

The EPI1008-0001 digital input module from Beckhoff delivers reliable data collection for industrial systems. As part of their EP Digital Input Series, it efficiently supports 8 input channels with IO-Link communication to enable seamless integration. Weighing approximately 165 grams, the durable design withstands harsh conditions while maintaining an IP65, IP66, IP67 rating in its compact plastic housing.

Beckhoff designs the EPI1008-0001 for flexibility, featuring an adjustable input filter which users can set between 0 and 20 milliseconds depending on the application. Its nominal 24 volt DC power supply operates within a standard -15% to +20% voltage tolerance to ensure consistent channel readings. An operating temperature scope from -25 to 60 degrees Celsius further extends deployment options across varied facilities and outdoor machines. Through IO-Link protocol, the EPI1008-0001 connects distributed field devices bidirectionally at high transfer rates up to 230.4 kbps. This supports not just basic sensing data but also parameter setting, diagnostics, and identification abilities associated with IO-Link class A devices. Sturdy M8 ports achieve dependable connections even in challenging environments subjected to intense vibrations, shocks, or washdown chemicals.

Rigorous compliance testing qualifies the EPI1008-0001 for use near volatile materials according to CE, UL, and EMC standards. Its construction combines resin-encased electronics with securing points certified to exceed mechanical stresses beyond typical applications as per IEC 60068-2-6 and 27 requirements. High resistance to dust, pressurized water jets, and submersion adds to the module's reliability, countering process upsets, leaks, or outdoor conditions. With options to integrate simple safety switches or variable speed drives requiring condition monitoring, the EPI1008-0001 becomes a powerful yet affordable plant solution.