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EL4072 | EtherCAT Terminal, 2-channel analog output, multi-function, ±10 V, ±20 mA, 16 bit, 2 kspsNew

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EL4072 | EtherCAT Terminal, 2-channel analog output, multi-function, ±10 V, ±20 mA, 16 bit, 2 ksps

EL4072 | EtherCAT Terminal, 2-channel analog output, multi-function, ±10 V, ±20 mA, 16 bit, 2 ksps

Run
Error
Ch 1…2
Power contact
+24 V DC
Power contact 0 V
Ch 1 output
Ch 2 output
+24 V DC
+24 V DC
+24 V DC
SGND
GND
GND
0 V
0 V
0 V
SGND
EL4072 | EtherCAT Terminal, 2-channel analog output, multi-function, ±10 V, ±20 mA, 16 bit, 2 ksps

EL4072 | EtherCAT Terminal, 2-channel analog output, multi-function, ±10 V, ±20 mA, 16 bit, 2 ksps

EL4072 | EtherCAT Terminal, 2-channel analog output, multi-function, ±10 V, ±20 mA, 16 bit, 2 ksps

EL307x, EL4x7x: The new generation of multi-functional analog terminals

A new generation of Beckhoff analog I/Os

A new generation of Beckhoff analog I/Os

The EL4072, EL4074, and EL4078 analog output terminals output 10 V/20 mA standard signals with 16-bit resolution and up to 2000 values per second. Each channel can be parameterized individually via the controller/TwinCAT. All known standard signals in the range of ±10 V and ±20 mA can be output per channel – for example, 4…20 mA. The current outputs can also drive high burden resistors and report an overload or wire break or, in the case of a voltage output, a short circuit. The voltage and current outputs are designed as single-ended, which means that one connection point of each channel is already connected in the terminal to +24 V or GND and no longer needs to be wired separately. The EL4072 and EL4074 have 24 V/0 V contacts for the supply of the actuators. With a technical output range of ±107% of the nominal range, the channels can even transport unconventional setpoints, such as for error reporting purposes.

Product status:

product announcement | estimated market release 3rd quarter 2025

Product information

Technical dataAnalog output
Number of outputs2
Wiring2-wire
Ground reference (input)single-ended
Max. sampling ratemin. 500 µs (max. 2 ksps) per channel
Sampling typemultiplex
Loadvoltage: > 2 kΩ (short-circuit-proof)
current: < 750 Ω
Output range, nominal-10/0…+10 V | -20/0/+4…+20 mA
Output range, technical-10.73…+10.73 V | -21.47…+21.47 mA
Resolution16 bit (incl. sign)
Measurement error/uncertaintytyp. < ±0.07%AEW (voltage and current, at 25°C ±5°C, otherwise < ±0.1%)
Electrical isolation channel/channelno
Housing dataEL-12-16pin
Design formHD (High Density) housing with signal LEDs
Materialpolycarbonate
Installationon 35 mm DIN rail, conforming to EN 60715 with lock
Side by side mounting by means ofdouble slot and key connection
Markinglabeling of the BZxxxx series
Wiringsolid conductors (s): direct plug-in technique; fine-stranded conductors (st) and ferrule (f): spring actuation by screwdriver
Connection cross-sections*: 0.08…1.5 mm²,
st*: 0.25…1.5 mm²,
f*: 0.14…0.75 mm²
Connection cross-section AWGs*: AWG28…16,
st*: AWG22…16,
f*: AWG26…19
Stripping length8…9 mm
Current load power contactsImax: 10 A
Dimensions (W x H x D)12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm

*s: solid wire; st: stranded wire; f: with ferrule

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