BECKHOFF EP2xxx - Manual (Page 51)

Product overview
2.12 EP2816­0008
2.12.1 EP2816­0008 ­ Introduction
Fig. 35: EP2816­0008
16 digital outputs 24 V
DC
, I
max
0.5 A (Σ 4 A)
The EP2816­0008 EtherCAT Box with digital outputs connects binary control signals from the controller to
the actuators at the process level.
The 16 outputs handle load currents of up to 0.5 A each, although the total current is limited to 4 A. This
makes these modules particularly suitable for applications in which not all of the outputs are active at the
same time, or in which not all of the actuators draw 0.5 A signal current.
All the outputs can withstand short circuits, are protected against reverse connection, and have diagnostic
facilities. A shorted output is detected, and the information passed up to the control level.
The signal connection is made through a 25­pin sub­D socket.
The signal state is indicated for signal groups through status‐light emitting diodes [ } 52].
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Configuration [ } 32]
UL Requirements for UL approved modules
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