ManuAuto: Balluff BNI004F Network Block for Ethernet/IP
April 23, 2026
BNI004F Network Block for Ethernet/IP Increases Your Security & Simplifies Maintenance
High efficiency is only feasible with an optimized network. Balluff offers a comprehensive Ethernet/IP line of products such as the BNI004F, for your high-efficiency system. As a standard for network technology recognized worldwide, Ethernet/IP has already replaced Devicenet in many areas. The Ethernet-based technology is significantly faster and enables the integration of drive technology.
Balluff BNI004F network blocks for Ethernet/IP also score points for their high user-friendliness. Only Balluff Ethernet blocks can block IP addresses and protect against accidental changes. This increases your security and simplifies maintenance.
Features
Connection Slots: 8x M12x1-Female, 5-pin, A-coded
Operating Temperature: -5 to 70 °C
IP Rating: IP67, when threaded in
Style: Two-row
Supported Web Browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox
Interface: Ethernet/IP
Easy module replacement through an innovative address plug
CAN to Modbus Gateway: Physical Characteristics
Operating Temperature
Part label (20x), Port cover M12 (4x), Grounding strap, Lock washer, short guide, M4x6 screw
Storage Temperature
Green LED
Storage Temperature
LED yellow
Ambient Relative Humidity
M12x1-Female, 4-pin, D-coded
CAN to EtherNet/IP Gateway: Physical Characteristics
Ambient Relative Humidity
cULus, CE, UKCA, WEEE, ODVA
CAN to PROFINET Gateway: CANopen
Max No. of Nodes
Zinc, Die casting
Max No. of Receive PDOs
Cu 15 µm, Ni 15 µm
Input Data Size
2-hole screw mount
CAN to PROFINET Gateway: CAN Interface
Ports
61 to 500 Hz, constant acceleration 15 g, 5 to 61 Hz, constant amplitude 1 mm
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