The IFM EBC051 is a four-port PNP splitter box designed for centralized sensor and actuator connectivity. It features four M8 ports and a 5 m PUR cable for flexible machine installation. The compact PBT-GF20 housing provides IP65, IP67 and IP68 protection. LED indication, gold-plated contacts and drag-chain suitability support reliable industrial operation.
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The EBC051 provides four M8 ports for connecting multiple industrial sensors and actuators through a centralized connection point. This helps simplify field wiring and reduces the number of individual cable routes. The compact form factor makes the splitter box suitable for machines with restricted installation space. It can be positioned close to the connected field devices for improved wiring management.
The EBC051 uses a PNP electrical design and supports a 10...30 V DC operating supply. The configuration is suitable for common industrial sensor and actuator circuits. Gold-plated contacts provide reliable electrical signal transmission and help reduce connection-related issues. The standardized M8 interface supports convenient integration with compatible automation components.
The product is supplied with a 5 m PUR cable that provides sufficient connection length for many machine installations. PUR construction offers good mechanical resistance for industrial applications. The cable is also suitable for moving installations when the specified bending conditions are followed. This makes the EBC051 useful in production machines and automated equipment.
The splitter box uses a PBT-GF20 housing with nickel-plated brass components. IP65, IP67 and IP68 protection helps provide reliable operation in industrial environments. Eight yellow LEDs provide switching-status indication and a green LED indicates operation. These visual indicators help maintenance teams identify connection conditions quickly.
4 M8 ports
PNP electrical design
10...30 V DC operating voltage
5 m PUR cable
Gold-plated contacts
PBT-GF20 housing
IP65/IP67/IP68 protection
8 yellow LEDs
1 green LED
Drag-chain suitable
Compact housing
Oil and coolant resistant
Industrial automation
Factory automation
Machine tools
CNC machines
Sensor and actuator systems
Production equipment
Assembly machinery
Moving machine applications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Code | EBC051 |
| Model | ZDO4F049MSS0005H10 |
| Product Type | Splitter Box |
| Electrical Design | PNP |
| Number of Ports | 4 |
| Connector Type | M8 |
| Connector Coding | A-coded |
| Operating Voltage | 10...30 V DC |
| Maximum Current per Port | 2 A |
| Maximum Total Current | 6 A |
| Protection Class | III |
| Protection Rating | IP65 / IP67 / IP68 |
| Housing Material | PBT-GF20 |
| Connector Material | Brass, nickel-plated |
| Dimensions | 85.5 × 30 × 20 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 442.5 g |
| Cable Length | 5 m |
| Cable Material | PUR |
| Cable Diameter | Approx. 7.4 mm |
| Cable Cores | 8 × 0.34 mm² + 2 × 0.75 mm² |
| Cable Colour | Black |
| Contacts | Gold-plated |
| Mounting | Backplane mounting |
| Ambient Temperature | -25...80 °C |
| Moving Temperature | -5...60 °C |
| Flexible Bending Radius | Min. 10 × cable diameter |
| Travel Speed | Max. 3.3 m/s |
| Bending Cycles | >5 million |
| Torsional Strain | ±180°/m |
| Drag-Chain Suitability | Yes |
| Switching Status | 8 × yellow LED |
| Operation Status | 1 × green LED |
| Accessories | DIN rail adapter E73006, M8 protective cap E73005 |
| Pack Quantity | 1 piece |
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