Product Description:

The EPP6002-0002 is a compact serial interface module produced by Beckhoff within the EPP EtherCAT P Box Modules series. Designed for distributed control architectures, it links conventional point-to-point serial devices to an EtherCAT network while carrying 24 V DC power through the same cable. This arrangement gives field sensors, bar code readers, and weigh scales deterministic bus access in decentralized machine layouts without requiring separate power feeds, which helps keep wiring compact in space-limited installations.

Communication is established through two shielded M8 P-coded sockets, which serve as the EtherCAT P bus ports and carry the module supply. The integrated UART supports a maximum data rate of 115,200 baud, and the interface can be set for RS232/RS422/RS485 operation on each channel to match connected equipment with different serial standards. During operation, the electronics draw only 100 mA from the supply rail, which helps limit voltage drop along the feeder cable. The housing is sealed to IP65/IP66/IP67, so it can be mounted close to process equipment where dust and water exposure are common. Two channels operate independently, and internal signal conditioning keeps bit distortion below 3 percent for reliable framing.

For devices that cannot be powered from the primary line, each channel offers a remote supply of 20 mA at 5 V DC, which removes the need for a separate local regulator. The housing measures 30 mm in width, 26.5 mm in depth, and 126 mm in height, allowing direct mounting on machine frames without excessive protrusion beyond pipe-rail brackets. A front-facing M12 5-pin A-coded socket provides the serial connection, keeping it separate from higher-current lines to reduce crosstalk. Two isolated LEDs on each channel indicate activity and fault status, so communication conditions can be checked quickly during operation.