Digital I/O module IP-EC-8IA

EthernetIO-LinkEtherCAT

Overview
The ODOT IP-EC-8IA is an industrial-grade EtherCAT slave with an integrated IO-Link V1.1 master supporting 8 Class A M12 ports and up to 16 configurable digital input/output channels. Designed for decentralized automation, the module delivers robust field connectivity in harsh environments with IP67 protection.

Product Description
The compact IP-EC-8IA combines EtherCAT communication and IO-Link master functionality in a single IP67-rated housing. Each of the 8 Class A ports can independently configure Pin 2 and Pin 4 as DI or DO, enabling flexible sensor and actuator integration. Built-in temperature monitoring, communication diagnostics and online firmware upgrade capability simplify maintenance. Dual M12 D-code Ethernet ports provide fast EtherCAT network integration for distributed architectures.

Benefits for Industrial Automation

• Reduce wiring complexity through standardized IO-Link connectivity and simplified device integration.
• Increase application flexibility with up to 16 configurable DI/DO channels across 8 ports.
• Enhance system uptime via diagnostic functions and temperature protection.
• Lower maintenance costs by avoiding potting processes and enabling online firmware updates.

Technical Specifications
Power Port:
- Us rated voltage: 24 V DC
- Us rated current: Max. 8 A
- Ua rated voltage: 24 V DC
- Ua rated current: Max. 8 A
- Power interface: 2 × M12 L‑code 5‑pin (one pin end input, one hole end output)
- M12 pin assignment (pin end/input / hole end/output): Pin1: Us+; Pin2: Ua-; Pin3: Us-; Pin4: Ua+; Pin5: FG
- Module consumption: Max. 200 mA @ 24 V DC

Network Port:
- 2 × M12 D‑code 4‑pin (1 IN, 1 OUT)
- Network pin assignment: Pin1: Tx+; Pin2: Rx+; Pin3: Tx-; Pin4: Rx-

IO-Link Class‑A Ports:
- Quantity: 8 × M12 A‑code 5‑pin (hole end)
- Port pins: Pin1: 24 VDC (Us+); Pin2: I/Q (DI/DO configurable); Pin3: GND (Us-); Pin4: C/Q (IO-Link/DI/DO configurable); Pin5: NC
- Output ratings: Pin1/Pin3 rated 1.6 A; Pin2/Pin3 rated 2 A

Communication & IO‑Link:
- EtherCAT slave protocol support for real‑time communication
- Fieldbus I/O size: Input max 1024 bytes; Output max 1024 bytes
- Site alias: DIP switch
- IO‑Link standard: IO‑Link V1.1 master
- Transfer rates: COM1 (4.8 kbps), COM2 (38.4 kbps), COM3 (230.4 kbps) with adaptive support
- IO‑Link max line length: 20 m point‑to‑point

Mechanical / Environmental:
- Protection: IP67 (dust, moisture, oil‑contaminated environments)
- Built‑in features: temperature monitoring, communication diagnostics, online firmware upgrade without disassembly
- Network interface: 2 × M12 D‑Code 4‑pin (1 IN, 1 OUT)
- Dimensions: 214 mm × 60 mm × 35.5 mm

Application Scenarios
The IP-EC-8IA is suited for factory automation, automotive production lines, material handling, packaging machinery, intelligent manufacturing cells, logistics and warehouse automation, process control systems, and sensor/actuator networks requiring decentralized IO-Link integration.

Technical Characteristics

• Model: IP-EC-8IA
• Brand: ODOT
• Protection: IP67
• IO‑Link ports: 8 × Class A (M12 A‑code 5‑pin)
• Configurable DI/DO channels: up to 16 (Pin2/Pin4 configurable)
• Communication: EtherCAT (slave)
• Fieldbus I/O size: Input max 1024 bytes; Output max 1024 bytes
• Power supply: 24 V DC (Us and Ua), Us max 8 A, Ua max 8 A
• Module consumption: Max. 200 mA @ 24 V DC
• Network ports: 2 × M12 D‑code (1 IN, 1 OUT)
• IO‑Link standard: IO‑Link V1.1 master
• Transfer rates: COM1 / COM2 / COM3 (adaptive)
• IO‑Link max cable length: 20 m (point‑to‑point)
• Dimensions: 214 mm × 60 mm × 35.5 mm
• Output ratings: Pin1/Pin3 1.6 A; Pin2/Pin3 2 A