{"product_id":"modicon-dep-218-as-bdep-218-discreet-input-module-m-042-276-454","title":"MODICON DEP-218 AS-BDEP-218 DISCREET INPUT MODULE M: 042-276-454","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"nq8ynu\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"18\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/modicon\"\u003eModicon\u003c\/a\u003e DEP‑218 (AS‑BDEP‑218) discrete input module is used in industrial automation systems to provide additional digital input points for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/plcs-more\"\u003ePLCs\u003c\/a\u003e. Commonly installed in control panels and Modicon PLC racks to interface field switches, sensors, and discrete devices to the controller. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this module for expansion of input capacity, retrofit upgrades, and replacement of failed or aging I\/O modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"plkbhx\" data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"483\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eThe Modicon DEP‑218 discrete input module is widely used in machine and process automation where reliable detection of on\/off field signals is required. It is commonly found in packaging lines, material handling systems, conveyor control, assembly machinery, and production lines where discrete sensors, pushbuttons, and limit switches need to communicate status to the PLC for logic decisions and control actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"68ulmp\" data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"923\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003e• Model: Modicon DEP‑218 (AS‑BDEP‑218)\u003cbr data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"965\"\u003e• Module type: Discrete input expansion module\u003cbr data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e• I\/O points: 18 digital input channels\u003cbr data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003e• Input voltage: 24 VDC (standard industrial logic)\u003cbr data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e• Input type: Sinking or sourcing (platform dependent)\u003cbr data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003e• Connection: Field‑terminal block with screw terminals\u003cbr data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003e• Rack interface: Backplane connection to Modicon PLC chassis\u003cbr data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003e• Indicators: Individual channel and module status LEDs\u003cbr data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e• Mounting: PLC rack or DIN rail with adapter\u003cbr data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003e• Compatibility: Modicon PLC families (Premium, Quantum, etc.)\u003cbr data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003e• Response time: Typical industrial logic speed\u003cbr data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003e• Protection: Input transient protection (platform dependent)\u003cbr data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003e• Operating temperature: Industrial range\u003cbr data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003e• Design: Rugged industrial I\/O module for discrete signals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ln9bp8\" data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eCommon Replacements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1801\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Schneider Electric\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/modicon-bmxddi1602?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=45c8017c4\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e BMXDDI1602\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003e• Schneider Electric AS‑BDEI‑230\u003cbr data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003e• Allen‑Bradley 1734‑IB8\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AEG","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":51657049440558,"sku":null,"price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0818\/1038\/files\/19.webp?v=1775023437","url":"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/modicon-dep-218-as-bdep-218-discreet-input-module-m-042-276-454","provider":"PLG Automation ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}