IE2301

Product Description:

Beckhoff manufactures the IE2301. A precisely constructed tool for the smooth integration of digital signals in very dynamic industrial automation networks is the Beckhoff IE2301 extension box. The unit's four distinct input and output channels significantly increase a system's ability to communicate with binary-state field devices, including actuator solenoids, limit switches, and proximity sensors. In harsh industrial settings where constant mechanical shocks, high-frequency vibrations, and temperature-induced material expansions could otherwise compromise signal fidelity, the M8 screw-type connectors used for the physical interface guarantee a vibration-resistant, electrically stable connection. In order to guarantee continuous operational integrity even under prolonged mechanical stresses, the connection type and construction materials are particularly chosen to reduce electrical contact resistance and long-term mechanical wear.

The IE2301's digital input design uses well-specified voltage recognition levels to distinguish between logical states, and it is carefully matched with industrial signal standards. According to EN 61131-2 type 2 compliance, inputs detect a logical "0" for voltages between -3 and +5 volts, and a logical "1" for values between 11 and 30 volts, with a corresponding input current of 6 milliamperes. This setup ensures optimal interoperability by supporting a wide range of sensor output types. Each input is equipped with a filter with a 3.0-millisecond time constant to mitigate the high-frequency noise and electrical interference typical of electrically loud industrial installations. By suppressing abrupt voltage swings that may otherwise cause incorrect switching, this temporal filtering gives the control processor a steady and predictable input signal.

The IE2301's power distribution, which comes from the main control voltage source, is similarly reliable and safe, providing a sensor supply that can produce up to 0.5 Amperes without short-circuiting. The four output channels are particularly designed to operate safely and dependably across resistive, inductive, and capacitive load profiles. They are all rated at 0.5 Amperes apiece. The outputs are designed to restrict the current to around 1.5 Amperes in fault situations like short circuits, protecting the module's output transistors as well as the associated field devices. About 25 milliamperes is the unit's own quiescent current draw, and each active input channel uses an extra 20 milliamperes of current. The main and secondary power distribution is streamlined by standardized M8 connections with 4-pin A-coding, which encourages versatility and facilitates system expansion. The IE2301 ensures dependability even when exposed to severe environmental fluctuations during operational and non-operational phases by maintaining full operational capability within a temperature range of 0 to 55 degrees Celsius and tolerating storage conditions ranging from -25 to +85 degrees Celsius.