Digital I/O module IP-EC-8IA

EtherCATIO-Link8-I/O

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The ODOT IP-EC-8IA is an EtherCAT slave and IO-Link V1.1.4 master module in an IP67-rated enclosure designed for decentralized industrial automation. It combines EtherCAT communication with eight Class A IO-Link ports (M12 A-code 5-pin); each port can independently configure Pin 2 and Pin 4 as digital input or output, enabling flexible connection of sensors, actuators and smart devices. The module supports up to 16 configurable DI/DO channels, integrated temperature monitoring, communication diagnostics and online firmware upgrades without disassembly. Dual M12 D‑Code Ethernet ports (IN/OUT) provide simple EtherCAT network integration and high-speed real-time data exchange.

KEY FEATURES

• 8 Class A IO-Link master ports (M12 A-code 5-pin)
• Up to 16 configurable DI/DO channels (Pin2/Pin4 configurable)
• EtherCAT slave device for real-time fieldbus integration
• IP67 protection for harsh industrial environments
• Dual M12 D‑Code Ethernet ports (IN/OUT) for EtherCAT
• Supports IO-Link COM1/COM2/COM3 with adaptive transfer rates
• Integrated temperature monitoring and communication diagnostics
• Online firmware upgrade capability

BENEFITS FOR INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

• Reduce wiring complexity by standardizing device connections with IO-Link
• Improve system flexibility through configurable DI/DO channels
• Enhance availability with advanced diagnostics and temperature protection
• Lower maintenance effort and costs due to design choices (non-potting process)

APPLICATION SCENARIOS

• Factory automation systems
• Automotive production lines
• Material handling and logistics systems
• Packaging machinery
• Intelligent manufacturing equipment
• Sensor and actuator integration

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model: IP-EC-8IA
Protection rating: IP67
Power supply: 24 V DC (Us/Ua); module consumption max. 200 mA @ 24 V DC
Power interface: 2 × M12 L‑code 5-pin (input/output) with pin definitions for Us/Ua
Network ports: 2 × M12 D‑code 4-pin (1 IN, 1 OUT) for EtherCAT
IO-Link ports: 8 × M12 A‑code 5-pin (Class A); Pin1: 24 VDC, Pin2: I/Q DI/DO configurable, Pin3: GND, Pin4: IO-Link/DI/DO configurable, Pin5: NC
Output power per port: Pin1/Pin3 rated 1.6 A; Pin2/Pin3 rated 2 A
IO-Link protocol: IO-Link V1.1 master; transfer rates COM1 (4.8 kbps), COM2 (38.4 kbps), COM3 (230.4 kbps); adaptive rate supported
Max IO-Link line length: 20 m (point-to-point)
Fieldbus: EtherCAT slave; I/O bytes input max. 1024 bytes, output max. 1024 bytes
Dimensions: 214 × 60 × 35.5 mm