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| Technical data | EL6904 |
|---|---|
| Number of outputs | 4 |
| Protocol | TwinSAFE/Safety over EtherCAT |
| Status display | 8 LEDs: 1 per output, 4 diagnostic |
| Cycle time | 4…100 ms |
| Fault response time | < watchdog time (parameterisable between 5 and 100 ms) |
| Bit width in the process image | 6…1,498 bytes |
| Supply voltage | 24 V DC (‑15 %/+20 %) |
| Max. output current | 0.5 A (per channel) |
| Weight | approx. 100 g |
| Operating/storage temperature | 0…+55 °C/-25…+70 °C |
| Permiss. degree of contamin. | 2 |
| Climate class EN60721-3-3 | 3K3 |
| Electrical interference | EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4 |
| Vibration/shock resistance | EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27/29 |
| Installation position | horizontal |
| Protection class | IP 20 |
Product announcement |
estimated market release 1st quarter 2009 |