{"product_id":"beckhoff-ep6001-0002-ethercat-box-i-o","title":"Beckhoff EP6001-0002 EtherCAT Box, 1-channel communication interface, serial, RS232\/RS422\/RS485, M12","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.shly-pdp{font-family:-apple-system,Segoe UI,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#1c1c1c;line-height:1.65;max-width:820px}\n.shly-pdp h2{font-size:1.35rem;margin:1.6em 0 .5em;color:#005EB8}\n.shly-eyebrow{font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#005EB8;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:.4em}\n.shly-lead{font-size:1.02rem;margin:0 0 1.2em}\n.shly-facts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(150px,1fr));gap:10px;margin:1.2em 0}\n.shly-fact{background:#f5f7fa;border-left:3px solid #005EB8;padding:10px 12px}\n.shly-fact span{display:block;font-size:.72rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;color:#666}\n.shly-fact strong{font-size:.95rem}\n.shly-row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e8eaed;font-size:.92rem}\n.shly-row span{color:#555}\n.shly-row strong{text-align:right;font-weight:600}\n.shly-group{background:#eef2f7;padding:6px 8px;margin-top:14px;border-bottom:none;font-size:.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:#005EB8;font-weight:700}\n.shly-src{margin-top:1.4em;padding:12px 14px;background:#f5f7fa;border-radius:6px;font-size:.86rem}\n.shly-q{border-top:1px solid #e8eaed;padding:12px 0}\n.shly-qq{font-weight:700;margin-bottom:4px;color:#005EB8}\n.shly-pdp p{margin:.4em 0}\n.shly-note{margin-top:1.6em;padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid #d7dde5;border-radius:8px;font-size:.9rem}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"shly-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-eyebrow\"\u003eBeckhoff Automation · I\/O · EtherCAT Box · Epxxxx Industrial Housing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBeckhoff EP6001-0002 EtherCAT Box \/ I\/O\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"shly-lead\"\u003eTechnical data for the EP6001-0002, reproduced from the Beckhoff product page for this item number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-fact\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNumber of channels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 digital inputs or outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-fact\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNominal voltage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 V DC (-15%\/+20%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-fact\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eConnection technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM12 socket, 5-pin, a-coded\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-fact\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBus interface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 x M8 socket, 4-pin, A-coded, shielded\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis page reproduces the technical data Beckhoff publishes for this item number, including the values needed for cabinet design, spares planning and replacement decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-row shly-group\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProtocol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEtherCAT\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBus interface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 x M8 socket, 4-pin, A-coded, shielded\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eData transfer channels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInterfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eindividually selectable from RS232, RS485, RS422\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTransmission rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e300…115,200 baud; 9600 baud (8 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit) is preset\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCommunication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTxD and RxD, full duplex\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBit distortion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026lt; 3%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCable length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRS232: max. 15 m; RS422\/RS485: approx. 1000 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eData buffer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e864 bytes receive buffer, 128 bytes transmit buffer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSensor supply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+5 V DC, 1 A\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-row shly-group\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHousing data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30 mm x 126 mm x 26.5 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePA6 (polyamide)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInstallation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 fixing holes 3.5 mm diameter for M3\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrder number\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEP6001-0002\u003c\/strong\u003e — Beckhoff product page, technical data\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOfficial source\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-src\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.beckhoff.com\/en-us\/products\/i-o\/ethercat-box\/epxxxx-industrial-housing\/ep6xxx-communication\/ep6001-0002.html\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-qq\"\u003eHow many channels does the EP6001-0002 have?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeckhoff states number of channels: 2 digital inputs or outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-qq\"\u003eWhat voltage does it operate at?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technical data lists nominal voltage as 24 V DC (-15%\/+20%).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-qq\"\u003eWhere do these values come from?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are taken from the technical data Beckhoff publishes for item number EP6001-0002, on the product page linked below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-note\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; support.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stock is held in Shanghai and dispatched worldwide with the manufacturer's documentation. 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