✅ Basic Information

Full Name: CI512-ETHCAT: S500, BUS-MODULE, 8DC/8DI/8DO, 24VDC

Installation: 35mm DIN rail

Connection: Spring terminals, 24VDC

Protection: IP20

Dimensions: 67.5 × 76 × 62 mm

Weight: Approximately 0.14 kg

Certifications: CE, RoHS

Features: Built-in 2-port RJ45 switch (EtherCAT ring network / cascading)

✅ I/O Configuration (Fully Digital, Flexible Configuration)

8DI Digital Inputs: 24VDC, NPN/PNP universal, 5mA / point

8DO Digital Outputs: 24VDC / 0.5A / point, transistors, short-circuit / overcurrent / reverse polarity protection

8DC Configurable Channels: Software set as DI or DO (24VDC, 0.5A)

Total: Up to 16DI + 8DO or 8DI + 16DO

Additional Function: Supports ** Cam Switch ** high-speed logic

✅ Bus and System

Bus Interface: EtherCAT (RT, 10/100Mbps adaptive), slave station

Compatible PLC: ABB AC500 / AC500-eCo / AC500-S

Expansion: Up to 10 S500 I/O modules can be expanded

Support: Hot swapping, live replacement

Power Consumption: Typical 6W

✅ Electrical and Environmental

Power Supply: 24VDC ±10% (20.4–28.8V)

Operating Temperature: 0–+60℃ (horizontal installation); 0–+40℃ (vertical installation)

Storage Temperature: -40–+70℃

✅ Comparison with Series EtherCAT (CI511 vs CI512)

CI511-ETHCAT (1SAP220900R0001): 8DI/8DO/4AI (analog input), mixed type

CI512-ETHCAT (1SAP221000R0001): 8DI/8DO/8DC (pure digital configurable), more flexible points and lower cost

✅ Typical Applications

EtherCAT High-Speed Motion Control: Machine tools, robots, high-speed packaging

Pure Digital High-Density I/O: Logistics sorting, textiles, packaging lines

Old Line Renovation: Replace decentralized I/O, simplify wiring, improve response

Multi-Device Cascading: Dual RJ45 ports support linear / ring network topology