Overview
The Turck BL67-B-8M8 base module is a passive connector backplane designed for Turck’s distributed I/O system. It features eight M8 3-pin connectors that accommodate both digital input and output modules from the BL67 family. This modular architecture allows control engineers to deploy field I/O directly at the point of use, reducing panel size and wiring complexity.
Key Features
- 8 M8 3-pin slots: Supports rapid swapping of digital input, output, and specialty modules without breaking field wiring
- Mechanical coding: Prevents accidental insertion of incompatible electronic modules
- IP67 protection: Sealed design rated for harsh factory and outdoor machine environments
- DIN rail mounting: 42 mm width for standard control cabinet installation
- Passive platform: Low power draw; pairs with active fieldbus modules (CANopen, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, and others)
Technical Specifications
- Connector Type: 8 × M8 3-pin, Picofast technology
- Housing Material: Polycarbonate with TPU contact carrier
- Protection Class: IP67
- Mounting: DIN rail (42 mm)
- Operating Temperature: −40 °C to +70 °C
- Color: Gray (RAL 7015)
- Ident. Number: 6827188
- Product Family: BL67
Typical Applications
- Factory automation and assembly line control
- Machine-level sensor aggregation and discrete I/O distribution
- Food, beverage, automotive, and packaging industries
- Modular system expansion in control cabinets or decentralized field mounting
- Integration with existing Turck BL67 digital input (8DI-P, 8DI-PD) and output modules
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Turck BL67 electronic modules (8DI-P, 8DI-PD digital input variants; digital output modules)
- Turck System-IO modular controller family
- Fieldbus protocols: CANopen, DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, PROFIBUS-DP, PROFINET, standard Ethernet
- DIN-rail mounted control cabinets (42 mm width)
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- This is the 8 M8 base unit; other base variants in the BL67 series (e.g., BL67-B-4M12 with 4 M12 5-pin connectors, BL67-B-2M12 with 2 M12 connectors, BL67-B-1M23 with 1 M23 connector) are distinct products and not direct replacements.
Works With
- Turck M8 3-pin cordsets and sensor/actuator connectors
- CANopen, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and other fieldbus module variants in the BL67 range
- Standard automation engineering platforms and cabinet-mount configurations
