1 year warranty
EtherCAT Box, 8-channel digital combi, 24 V DC, 3 ms, 0.5 A, M8
PLC Direct is not an authorized distributor. We offer a broad range of in-stock products with minimal lead time.
PLC Direct is not an authorized distributor. We offer a broad range of in-stock products with minimal lead time.
PLC Direct is not an authorized distributor. We offer a broad range of in-stock products with minimal lead time.
Bus Terminal, 2-channel analog input, temperature, RTD (Pt100), 16 bit, high-precision
PLC I/O terminals are modular signal interface components that connect programmable logic controllers to field devices, including sensors, actuators, switches, and drives, handling digital and analog signal conversion at the edge of the control system. PLC Direct supplies PLC I/O terminals as an independent supplier, carrying surplus sealed, refurbished, and used hardware for maintenance and replacement in installed automation systems.
Where Are PLC I/O Terminals Used in Industrial Environments?
PLC I/O terminals are used wherever a PLC-based control system must interface with field-level signals across a machine or process, from individual digital inputs and outputs to analog measurement and control channels. These components are installed in control panels, field cabinets, and distributed I/O stations throughout manufacturing and process facilities.
Facilities and operations that depend on PLC I/O terminals include:
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Discrete manufacturing plants distributing I/O across machine control panels and field junction boxes connected to a central controller over EtherCAT or PROFIBUS.
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Packaging and material handling operations using modular I/O terminals to handle high channel-count discrete signal requirements across conveyor and sorting systems.
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Automotive assembly facilities with distributed I/O terminal racks positioned at each workstation along the production line.
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Water and wastewater treatment plants connecting pump station sensors and actuators to remote I/O terminal nodes across distributed control architectures.
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Chemical and process industry facilities managing analog input and output channels for flow, pressure, temperature, and level instrumentation at field cabinets.
Replacement PLC I/O terminals are among the most routinely sourced automation components, as individual terminal failures in high-cycle applications are a common maintenance event.
Which Brands of PLC I/O Terminals Does PLC Direct Stock?
PLC Direct stocks PLC I/O terminals across the major modular I/O platforms deployed in installed automation systems worldwide.
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Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminals (ELxxxx series) and Bus Terminals (KLxxxx series): Digital input, digital output, analog, and TwinSAFE-rated EtherCAT terminals across the EL series, alongside KL series Bus Terminals for fieldbus-neutral I/O installations, confirmed across multiple variants including EL1809, EL2622, EL1904, and EL2904.
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Siemens SIMATIC ET 200SP I/O modules: Distributed I/O modules for the ET 200SP station, covering digital and analog signal types and interfacing with PROFINET and PROFIBUS networks via IM 155-6 interface modules confirmed in stock.
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Omron CJ Series I/O modules: CJ1W-ID211 digital input, CJ1W-OC211 digital output, and CJ1W-MAD42 analog I/O modules for CJ Series PLC systems, providing modular signal expansion within installed Omron control architectures.
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ABB S500 I/O modules: DA501 and DA502 digital/analog combination modules and TU515/TU516 terminal units for AC500-based distributed I/O installations, supporting digital and analog signal handling across multiple channel configurations.
PLC Direct carries PLC I/O terminals as surplus sealed, refurbished, and used hardware, giving maintenance teams options across condition grades and budget requirements.
What Should You Know Before Ordering PLC I/O Terminals?
Hardware condition options: PLC Direct supplies PLC I/O terminals in surplus sealed, refurbished, and used condition. Surplus sealed units are factory-sealed stock that has not been previously installed; refurbished terminals have been inspected and tested to confirm operational functionality; used hardware is sourced from decommissioned systems and suits facilities managing lifecycle replacements under budget constraints.
Compatibility and part identification: PLC I/O terminals are platform-specific and must be matched to the correct coupler, bus controller, or interface module for the installed system. Beckhoff EL series EtherCAT terminals require an EtherCAT coupler or compatible CX controller; Siemens ET 200SP modules require an IM 155-6 interface module matched to the network protocol in use. Confirm the terminal part number, signal type, channel count, and coupler compatibility from the installed system's hardware documentation before ordering.
Warranty: All PLC I/O terminal hardware purchased from PLC Direct carries a standard 1-year PLC Direct warranty covering defects and functionality, applicable to surplus sealed, refurbished, and used products.
PLC Direct supplies PLC I/O terminal hardware for replacement and maintenance purposes and does not provide system design, programming, or integration services.