Beckhoff EP1008-0001 EtherCAT Box Digital Input Module

Beckhoff EP1008-0001 EtherCAT Box is an 8-channel digital input module designed for 24 V DC sensors, housed as Beckhoff’s compact EtherCAT Box with M8 signal connectors. It reads eight binary inputs from the field and transmits them to the EtherCAT master in an electrically isolated form, helping protect the controller from field-side transients. The module supports a 24 V DC input supply and offers a fast response time of 3 ms, making it suitable for synchronous process integration in automation systems. The EP1008-0001 variant uses M8 connectors for the inputs, part of Beckhoff’s EP1xxx EtherCAT Box family; the load voltage Up is not used by the input module but can be connected to be relayed downstream if needed. This 8-channel digital input box enables direct connection of sensors and switches to a local EtherCAT network, delivering reliable status signals to the controller with isolation and compact packaging. Typical applications include reading sensor signals such as pushbuttons, limit switches, proximity sensors, and other 24 V DC devices in machine automation and process control.