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ManuAuto: Balluff BNI004F Network Block for Ethernet/IP

April 23, 2026 - ManuAuto Balluff BNI004F Network Block for EthernetIP

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
  • April 23, 2026 - ManuAuto Balluff BNI004F Network Block for EthernetIP
  • April 23, 2026 - ManuAuto Balluff BNI004F Network Block for EthernetIP
CAN to Modbus Gateway: Physical Characteristics
Operating TemperaturePart label (20x), Port cover M12 (4x), Grounding strap, Lock washer, short guide, M4x6 screw
Storage TemperatureGreen LED
Storage TemperatureLED yellow
Ambient Relative HumidityM12x1-Female, 4-pin, D-coded
CAN to EtherNet/IP Gateway: Physical Characteristics
Ambient Relative HumiditycULus, CE, UKCA, WEEE, ODVA
CAN to PROFINET Gateway: CANopen
Max No. of NodesZinc, Die casting
Max No. of Receive PDOsCu 15 µm, Ni 15 µm
Input Data Size2-hole screw mount
CAN to PROFINET Gateway: CAN Interface
Ports61 to 500 Hz, constant acceleration 15 g, 5 to 61 Hz, constant amplitude 1 mm
Standards32 a
Baudrate_
Max No. of Transmit PDOs16x PNP, Type 2
Terminator16x PNP
Signals_
Industrial ProtocolsFKM 75
CAN to PROFINET Gateway: Ethernet Interface
PortsM12x1-Female, 4-pin, D-coded
Magnetic Isolation ProtectionIPV4
Industrial Protocols_
Authentication18 to 30.2 VDC
Encryption2 A
Security Protocols45 °C

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April 23, 2026 - ManuAuto Balluff BNI004F Network Block for EthernetIP

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