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| Technical data | EP1908-0002 |
|---|---|
| Connection technology | M12, screw type |
| Safety standard | IEC 61508 SIL 3 and DIN EN ISO 13849-1:2008 PLe |
| Number of inputs | 8 |
| Input connections | M12, screw type |
| Protocol | TwinSAFE/FSoE |
| Bus interface | 2 x M8, shielded, screw type |
| Status display | 8 LEDs: 1 per input |
| Response time | typ. 4 ms (read input/write to bus) |
| Fault response time | ≤ watchdog time (parameterisable) |
| Power supply connection | feed: 1 x M8 male socket, 4-pin; downstream connection: 1 x M8 female socket, 4-pin |
| Bit width in the process image | input: 6 byte; output: 6 byte |
| Special features | 8 safe inputs |
| Weight | approx. 165 g |
| Operating/storage temperature | 0…+55 °C/-25…+85 °C |
| Vibration/shock resistance | conforms to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27/29 |
| EMC immunity/emission | conforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4 |
| Protect. class/installation pos. | IP 65/66/67 (conforms to EN 60529)/variable |
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Product announcement |
estimated market release 1st quarter 2012 |
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