The IFM EBC023 is an 8-port splitter box designed for reliable field-device connectivity in demanding industrial automation applications. It provides eight M12 ports with a 5 m PUR cable for flexible installation. The robust PA housing offers IP67/IP68 protection for industrial environments. Gold-plated contacts and LED indication support dependable operation and convenient maintenance.
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The EBC023 provides eight M12 connections for centralized wiring of sensors and actuators. Multiple field devices can therefore be connected through a single organized connection point. This reduces cable routing complexity and helps improve the overall machine wiring layout. It is suitable for automation systems requiring several field connections.
The splitter box is constructed with a robust PA housing designed for industrial use. IP67/IP68 protection helps protect the connection system against dust and water exposure. The housing is also suitable for environments where oils and coolants are commonly encountered. This makes the unit appropriate for machine tools and production equipment.
The EBC023 is suitable for drag-chain applications and can accommodate repeated cable movement under specified operating conditions. The flexible-use bending radius is designed around the cable diameter. The cable can support moving machinery where sensors or actuators are installed on dynamic components. Proper cable installation helps maximize operating reliability.
The splitter box includes yellow LEDs for switching-status indication and a green LED for operation. This provides quick visual feedback during commissioning and maintenance. Technicians can identify the condition of individual connections more easily. The centralized arrangement also simplifies troubleshooting and service activities.
8 M12 ports
PNP electrical design
10...30 V DC operating voltage
4 A maximum current per port
12 A maximum total current
5 m PUR cable
Gold-plated contacts
IP67/IP68 protection
Drag-chain suitability
More than 2 million bending cycles
Yellow switching LEDs
Green operation LED
Factory automation
Industrial machinery
Machine tools
CNC equipment
Moving machine applications
Sensor and actuator wiring
Production and assembly equipment
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Code | EBC023 |
| Model | ZDO8H059MSS0005H11 |
| Product Type | Splitter Box |
| Number of Ports | 8 |
| Connector Type | M12 |
| Connector Coding | A-coded |
| Electrical Design | PNP |
| Operating Voltage | 10...30 V DC |
| Maximum Current per Port | 4 A |
| Maximum Total Current | 12 A |
| Protection Rating | IP67 / IP68 |
| Housing Material | PA |
| Housing Design | Rectangular |
| Mounting | Backplane mounting |
| Dimensions | 127 x 54 x 22 mm |
| Cable Length | 5 m |
| Cable Material | PUR |
| Cable Diameter | 8.2 mm |
| Cable Construction | Halogen-free |
| Contacts | 4, gold-plated |
| Locking Nut | Brass, nickel-plated |
| Ambient Temperature | -25...80 °C |
| Moving Temperature | -5...60 °C |
| Flexible Bending Radius | Min. 10 × cable diameter |
| Fixed Bending Radius | Min. 5 × cable diameter |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 3 m/s |
| Maximum Acceleration | 5 m/s² |
| Torsional Strain | ±30°/m |
| Bending Cycles | >2 million |
| Drag-Chain Suitability | Yes |
| Switching Status | 8 × yellow LED |
| Operation Status | 1 × green LED |
| Tightening Torque | 0.8...1.5 Nm |
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