Product Description

Manufactured by Beckhoff, the EP1111-0000 digital input module is part of their EP Digital Input Series utilizing the EtherCAT real-time Ethernet protocol. Weighing in at approximately 165 grams, its lightweight yet rugged metal construction provides portability and durability. The compact design conforms to strict EN 60068 standards, demonstrating high levels of vibration and mechanical shock absorption without loss of functionality.

This allows the EP1111-0000 to reliably operate in demanding industrial settings that subject machinery to tough stresses. With a nominal voltage of 24V DC and a power supply tolerance of -15% to +20%, the module runs quietly and efficiently using standard 24V controls. Two M8 connector ports following the a-coding standard serve process interfaces as well as establishing EtherCAT connectivity, facilitating rapid identification within distributed control networks at transfer speeds up to 100Mbit/s.

Integral dust, moisture, and chemical seals confer IP65/66/67 compliance, permitting use in dusty fill lines and wash-down zones. Moreover, its operating temperature range from -25°C to 60°C with extended storage to 85°C ensures continuous monitoring through diverse climates. Versatility and broad environmental fitness delivered through robust design lend the EP1111-0000 adaptability for diverse automation applications from packaging equipment and conveying systems to injection molding machines. Specific functionality combines eight digital inputs able to monitor dry contact switches or proximity sensors. Consequently, it delivers a sound foundation for discrete and sequential processes demanding high-speed information collection for real-time control decisions.