Introduction
The EP8601-0022 EtherCAT Box offers a combination of different inputs and outputs and nine different signal types. In addition to the digital inputs and outputs, an analog input and output are also available, each configurable as a current or voltage signal with 12-bit resolution. The digital inputs with configurable filter times can also be used for 24 V HTL encoders with A, B track incl. latch and gate function or as up/down counter up to 100 kHz counting frequency. Two of the digital outputs can be used as a PWM signal that can be modulated in both pulse width and frequency in the range of 20 Hz to 25 kHz.
With its combination of inputs and outputs, the EP8601-0022 offers a compact solution for the most diverse aggregates that can be controlled over EtherCAT.