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Solidot EC7A-1600B EtherCAT IP67 I/O, 16 DI, PNP (metal housing)
- 16 inputs (24 V DC)
- EtherCAT
- IP67, field-mount
- M12 connectivity
If you need to read or switch digital signals right at the machine – no control cabinet, no terminal wiring, and even where things get wet, dusty or full of swarf – the Solidot EC7A series is built for it. Rugged field I/O in an IP67 metal housing that simply plugs into the line via M12 connectors.
🏭 Typical applications
Decentralised instead of a cabinet: connect sensors and actuators right at the process – saving wiring and junction boxes.
Conveyor and packaging: field-level I/O on moving or distributed machinery where IP20 modules won't survive.
Washdown areas: food, filling, cleaning zones – the IP67 metal housing handles splash water and cleaning.
Retrofit: extend an existing EtherCAT line with rugged field peripherals without touching the controller.
⚙️ Key specifications
16 digital channels, PNP – depending on the variant 16 inputs, 16 outputs or 8 + 8.
24 V DC supply (18–30 V), outputs rated 0.5 A per channel, overcurrent protection.
Green status LED per channel, IP67, operating temperature −25 to +70 °C.
🔌 Connection technology
All-M12 connectivity: bus via 2× M12 (D-coded), I/O via M12, power via M12. Standard cables, plugged rather than screwed – quick to install and to replace.
🌐 EtherCAT in the field
Standard EtherCAT: connects to common EtherCAT masters such as Beckhoff TwinCAT. Configuration file (ESI) supplied by Solidot.
🏷️ Manufacturer and reliability
Solidot (Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology) specialises in decentralised I/O and fieldbus technology. The EC7A modules are designed for continuous industrial use in Europe, CE-marked and RoHS-compliant.
🔧 Mounting and dimensions
Direct mounting via two fixing holes. Dimensions 226 × 63 × 33 mm, weight approx. 0.66 kg.
Technical Specifications
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