{"product_id":"beckhoff-ethercat-box-4di-4do-24-v-dc-0-5-a-m8-connectors-ep2308-0001","title":"Beckhoff EtherCAT Box, 4DI\/4DO, 24 V DC, 0.5 A, M8 Connectors - EP2308-0001","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Beckhoff EtherCAT Box, 4DI\/4DO, 24 V DC, 0.5 A, M8 Connectors - EP2308-0001 \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Beckhoff EP2308-0001 is a compact EtherCAT Box that integrates four digital inputs and four digital outputs in one rugged, field-mounted unit. Operating at 24 V DC with 3 ms input filtering and 0.5 A short-circuit-proof outputs, it provides reliable distributed I\/O control with M8 screw-type connections and LED signal indicators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;}\n.tg td{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg th{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  font-weight:normal;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg .tg-ekg0{background-color:#EFEFEF;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.tg .tg-wjcf{background-color:#EFEFEF;text-align:left;vertical-align:middle}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tg\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003eNew\/Never Used Surplus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003eBeckhoff\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003eIndustrial Automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003eEP2308-0001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eSubcategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003eEtherCAT Digital I\/O Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eProtocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003eEtherCAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eBus Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003e2 × M8 socket, 4-pin, a-coded, shielded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eSpecification Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003eEN 61131-2, type 1\/3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eNumber of Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003e4 digital inputs + 4 digital outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eConnection Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003eM8 × 1, 3-pin, a-coded screw connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eInput Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003e3.0 ms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003e“0” Signal Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003e-3…+5 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003e“1” Signal Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003e11…30 V (6 mA input current, EN 61131-2 type 3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eSensor Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003eFrom control voltage, max. 0.5 A, short-circuit-proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eRated Load Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003e24 V DC (-15% \/ +20%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eMax. Output Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003e0.5 A per channel, individually short-circuit-proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eSwitching Times\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003eTON: 50 µs, TOFF: 100 µs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eShort-Circuit Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003eTyp. 1.5 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eLoad Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003eOhmic, inductive, or lamp loads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eDistributed Clocks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003eNot supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eCurrent Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003e120 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eAuxiliary Power Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003eTyp. 20 mA + load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eElectrical Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003e500 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003ePower Supply Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003eFeed: M8 male, 4-pin, a-coded; Downstream: M8 female, 4-pin, a-coded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eStatus Indication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003eLED for each channel (input\/output signal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003eIP67\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eHousing Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003eRugged industrial housing for field mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003e-25°C to +60°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003e-40°C to +85°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003eUp to 95%, non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eApprovals\/Markings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003eCE, UL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003e165 g (approx. 0.36 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA compact, high-performance servo solution\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Beckhoff AM8121-1F20-0000 from the AM8000 Series delivers precise motion control for demanding automation applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.16 kW servo power provides efficient performance\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for smaller machines, positioning systems, robotics, and motion-intensive equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e48 V DC operation supports flexible machine designs\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially compact systems where space and energy efficiency are priorities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for precision motion control\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering accurate positioning, smooth operation, and reliable dynamic response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeamless integration with Beckhoff automation platforms\u003c\/strong\u003e, including \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTwinCAT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and compatible servo drives, simplifies advanced motion applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact motor design helps save installation space\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling efficient machine layouts without compromising performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What is the Beckhoff AM8121-1F20-0000 Servo Motor?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: The Beckhoff AM8121-1F20-0000 is a compact 48 V DC servo motor from the AM8000 series, designed for precise motion control in industrial automation systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What are the key specifications of this servo motor?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: It features 48 V DC operation, 0.16 kW rated power, 0.50 Nm rated torque, 2 Nm peak torque, and 3000 rpm rated speed for responsive motion applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What applications is the AM8121-1F20-0000 used for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: It is commonly used in machine automation, robotics, handling systems, positioning equipment, and compact servo axis applications requiring accurate speed and position control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Is this motor compatible with Beckhoff motion systems?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: Yes. The AM8000 series is designed for integration with Beckhoff servo drives and TwinCAT-based automation solutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What type of feedback does the motor use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: The motor supports encoder-based feedback options for closed-loop control and precise positioning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Why choose a low-voltage servo motor?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: A 48 V DC servo motor offers a compact, efficient solution for machines requiring precise motion control in smaller automation setups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What maintenance does a servo motor require?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: Keep connectors clean, inspect cables, monitor operating temperatures, and ensure the motor is properly matched with its drive system for reliable performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance Tips\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the motor housing clean and free from dust buildup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect motor cables, connectors, and terminals regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck for unusual noise, vibration, or temperature increases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify shaft alignment and mechanical coupling condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor load levels to prevent overheating or stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure proper ventilation around the motor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect mounting hardware for tightness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a dry, clean environment when not in use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beckhoff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45746012586175,"sku":"EP2308-0001","price":135900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/5703\/0079\/files\/ep2308-0001__web_preview.png?v=1781777097","url":"https:\/\/backyardprovider.com\/products\/beckhoff-ethercat-box-4di-4do-24-v-dc-0-5-a-m8-connectors-ep2308-0001","provider":"Your Outdoor Setup Starts Here","version":"1.0","type":"link"}