EPP1018-0002 Beckhoff
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The Beckhoff EPP1018-0002 is part of the EPP EtherCAT P Box Modules series and offers eight inputs with input characteristics of Type 3 per EN 61131-2. The module features a sensor power supply of 24 VDC, supports a total sensor supply current of 0.5 A, and has four M12 input connectors. It measures 30 by 126 by 26.5 mm and is constructed from PA6 polyamide.
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The EPP1018-0002 is an EtherCAT P box module with 8 digital inputs and Type 3 input characteristics per EN 61131-2. Dual M8 EtherCAT P connections and four M12 input sockets support clean, efficient integration in distributed I/O layouts. A fast 10 µs input filter with 24 VDC sensor supply makes this module an excellent choice for responsive machine signal processing.
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The EPP1018-0002 is a digital input box module manufactured by Beckhoff for the EPP EtherCAT P Box Modules series. It serves as a decentralized interface that sends the state of eight field inputs directly to an EtherCAT master while sharing communication and operating power over one hybrid connection. Mounting I/O close to sensors helps shorten machine wiring, reduce the number of home-run cables, and keep distributed installations easier to route in packaging, assembly, and material-handling equipment. Each channel follows IEC input behavior, so inductive and photoelectric sensors can be monitored for counting, presence detection, interlocking, and other fast-switching tasks.
The housing measures 30 x 126 x 26.5 mm, which helps the module fit into narrow mounting areas near moving machine sections. EtherCAT P and supply power enter through two M8 sockets with 4-pin connectors, allowing simple line continuation to adjacent modules. Field devices connect through four M12 sockets, and each input requires only 6 mA at 24 VDC, which keeps the sensor load low. A digital filter of 10 µs helps clean up short disturbances and contact bounce before status changes are forwarded to the controller, while the pass-through power arrangement leaves the auxiliary feed available for devices farther down the line.
The enclosure is made of PA6 (polyamide), a material that provides good toughness for everyday industrial use and helps protect the internal electronics from common shop-floor exposure. The integrated sensor supply supports up to 0.5 A total, and the module leaves as much as 3 A available on the Us line for downstream devices. Its sinking inputs comply with Type 3 according to EN 61131-2, which supports compatibility with common 24-volt proximity sensors and similar switching devices. This input behavior helps the module fit into control systems that rely on predictable signal thresholds and stable input recognition.
