The EPP2338-0001 EtherCAT?P Box has eight digital channels, which can each be operated as an input or output. It is not necessary to configure whether a channel (pin 4 of the M8) is to be used as input or output. The input circuit is permanently connected to the output driver internally so that a set output is also automatically displayed in the input process image. The inputs have a 10?¶Ãs filter. The outputs process load currents up to 0.5?A, are short-circuit proof and protected against inverse polarity. The sum current of all outputs is limited to 3?A. The connected sensors are supplied via an internal, short-circuit proof driver block with a total of 0.5?A for all sensors. The inputs and outputs are supplied via UP. The signal state is displayed by LEDs; the signals are connected via screwable M8 connectors.