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Apr 20, 2026

ED series EtherCAT Terminals: Simplified installation and commissioning

The ED series EtherCAT Terminals combine the proven EtherCAT performance with advanced functions such as an updated design, tool-free push-in installation, and app-supported diagnostics via Data Matrix code. This video looks at the first customer applications and the specific technical features in the I/O upgrade.

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I/O

I/O

Use our I/O components to implement simple or complex applications with EtherCAT and other common fieldbus systems.

EtherCAT Terminals

EtherCAT Terminals

The EtherCAT Terminal system provides a comprehensive range of products for all signals in the world of automation.

EL/EDxxxx | Multi-functional

EL/EDxxxx | Multi-functional

The multi-functional EtherCAT Terminals combine the acquisition of digital and analog input and output signals.

EL/ED9xxx | System

EL/ED9xxx | System

The EL/ED9xxx EtherCAT Terminals complete the I/O system with functions such as power supply, fusing and filtering.

EL/ED/ELM7xxx | Compact drive technology

EL/ED/ELM7xxx | Compact drive technology

The EtherCAT Terminals from the EL/ED7xxx and ELM7xxx series enable the direct connection of various drive technologies.

EL/ED6xxx | Communication

EL/ED6xxx | Communication

With the EL/ED6xxx EtherCAT Terminals, terminal stations become a universal gateway between different systems.

EL/ED5xxx | Position measurement

EL/ED5xxx | Position measurement

The EL/ED5xxx EtherCAT Terminals are intended for the evaluation of complex signals from absolute and incremental encoders.

EL/ED1xxx | Digital input

EL/ED1xxx | Digital input

The EL/ED1xxx EtherCAT Terminals enable the acquisition of binary signals from the process level.

EL/ED2xxx | Digital output

EL/ED2xxx | Digital output

The EL/ED2xxx EtherCAT Terminals generate binary signals and forward them to the process level.

EL/ED3xxx | Analog input

EL/ED3xxx | Analog input

The EL/ED3xxx EtherCAT Terminals process analog input signals for voltage, current, temperature and other measured variables.

EL/ED4xxx | Analog output

EL/ED4xxx | Analog output

The EL/ED4xxx EtherCAT Terminals output analog signals with the levels 0 to 10 V, ±10 V, 0 to 20 mA and 4 to 20 mA.

EK/EC1xxx, BK1xx0 | EtherCAT Coupler

EK/EC1xxx, BK1xx0 | EtherCAT Coupler

The EtherCAT Couplers are the link between the EtherCAT protocol at fieldbus level and the EtherCAT Terminals.