{"product_id":"beckhoff-automation-ep6228-3132-ethercat-box-module","title":"Beckhoff Automation EP6228-3132 EtherCAT Box Module","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeckhoff EP6228-3132 EtherCAT Box Module is an eight‑port IO-Link master with integrated digital input capability, designed to connect IO-Link devices and four discrete digital signals to an EtherCAT network. The module provides eight IO-Link ports in two port classes: four Class A master ports for IO-Link devices and four Class B ports that supply additional power to IO-Link devices with higher current demand. In addition, the EP6228-3132 includes four digital input channels on the Class A master side, enabling direct digital sensing alongside the IO-Link device network. Packed in Beckhoff’s industrial housing and using M12 connectors, the unit is parameterized by the EtherCAT master, with IO-Link handling bidirectional parameter data exchange between sensors\/actuators and the controller. This configuration enables automation systems to deploy up to eight IO-Link devices—such as IO-Link boxes, actuators, or sensors—while simultaneously monitoring four digital inputs, all through a compact, single‑box interface. The EP6228-3132 thus serves as a bridge between field devices and EtherCAT, consolidating IO-Link device management and digital I\/O in one module for streamlined commissioning and maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beckhoff","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":46266774946026,"sku":null,"price":1885.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8039\/3450\/files\/GTG-STOCK-073.png?v=1788727428","url":"https:\/\/gtghardware.com\/products\/beckhoff-automation-ep6228-3132-ethercat-box-module","provider":"GTG Hardware","version":"1.0","type":"link"}