{"product_id":"beckhoff-ek1818-ethercat-coupler-digital-input","title":"Beckhoff EK1818","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Beckhoff EK1818 is an EtherCAT coupler that provides 18 digital inputs at 24 V DC. Designed for distributed automation systems, this compact unit integrates seamlessly into EtherCAT networks, allowing fast signal acquisition and reduced wiring complexity. Its small form factor and robust design make it suitable for both cabinet and field-level installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#0066CC; font-size:1em;\"\u003e◆ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18 digital input channels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24 V DC input voltage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEtherCAT-compatible for real-time communication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact design for space-saving installation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLED indicators for signal status monitoring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIN-rail mountable for easy integration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCost-efficient decentralized I\/O solution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#0066CC; font-size:1em;\"\u003e◆ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart Number: EK1818\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer: Beckhoff\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInputs: 18 digital inputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput Voltage: 24 V DC (IEC 61131-2, Type 3)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFieldbus: EtherCAT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting: DIN rail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStatus Display: Channel LEDs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating Temperature: –25 °C to +60 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#0066CC; font-size:1em;\"\u003e◆ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignal acquisition in automation systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaging and material handling equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory automation and machine control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobotics and distributed I\/O architectures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonitoring switches, sensors, and pushbuttons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#0066CC; font-size:1em;\"\u003e◆ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose the EK1818\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-density 18-input design in a compact housing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReliable EtherCAT communication for real-time performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple installation with reduced wiring requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVersatile use in industrial automation environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Flateck Automation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48872058552547,"sku":"EK1818","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/4214\/3203\/files\/EK1818.webp?v=1777121423","url":"https:\/\/flateck.myshopify.com\/pt\/products\/beckhoff-ek1818-ethercat-coupler-digital-input","provider":"Flateck Automation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}