EL2068 | EtherCAT Terminal, 8-channel digital output, 24 V DC, 0.5 A, with channel diagnostics
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EL2068 | EtherCAT Terminal, 8-channel digital output, 24 V DC, 0.5 A, with channel diagnostics
The EL2068 digital output terminal connects the binary control signals of the automation device to the actuators at process level with electrical isolation. This EtherCAT Terminal contains eight channels, which display their signal status by means of LEDs. The integrated diagnostics can be evaluated in the controller and are indicated by the LEDs. A diagnostic bit is set for the affected channel if there is an overload. The diagnostics serve to simplify the maintenance of the application. In the EL2068, the outputs are supplied via the 24 V power contact. The power contacts are looped through.
Special features:
- connection of different load types possible (resistive, inductive, lamp load)
- max. output current of 0.5 A per channel
- short-circuit proof outputs and reverse polarity protection
- integrated diagnostic possibility overload
- parameterizable output behavior in case of bus error (safe state)
Product status:
regular delivery
Product information
| Technical data | EL2068 |
|---|---|
| Connection technology | 1-wire |
| Number of outputs | 8 |
| Nominal voltage | 24 V DC (-15%/+20%) |
| Load type | resistive, inductive, lamp load |
| Distributed clocks | – |
| Max. output current | 0.5 A (short-circuit proof) per channel |
| Output stage | push (high-side switch) |
| Short-circuit current | typ. < 1.5 A |
| Reverse polarity protection | yes |
| Switching-off energy | < 150 mJ/channel |
| Switching times | typ. TON: 60 µs, typ. TOFF: 300 µs |
| Current consumption E-bus | typ. 60 mA |
| Current consumption power contacts | typ. 25 mA + load |
| Bit width in the process image | 8 bit output, 8 bit diagnostics |
| Configuration | via TwinCAT System Manager |
| Electrical isolation | 500 V (E-bus/field potential) |
| Special features | diagnostics via process data and LED: Overload (channel-by-channel) |
| Weight | approx. 50 g |
| Operating temperature | -25…+60°C |
| Storage temperature | -40…+85°C |
| Relative humidity | 95%, no condensation |
| Vibration/shock resistance | conforms to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27 |
| EMC immunity/emission | conforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4 |
| Protect. rating/installation pos. | IP20/see documentation |
| Pluggable wiring level | for all ESxxxx terminals |
| Approvals/markings | CE, UL |
| Housing data | EL-12-8pin | ES-12-8pin |
|---|---|---|
| Design form | compact terminal housing with signal LEDs | terminal housing with pluggable wiring level |
| Material | polycarbonate | |
| Installation | on 35 mm DIN rail, conforming to EN 60715 with lock | |
| Side by side mounting by means of | double slot and key connection | |
| Marking | labeling of the BZxxxx series | |
| Wiring | solid conductor (s), flexible conductor (st) and ferrule (f): spring actuation by screwdriver | |
| Connection cross-section | s*: 0.08…2.5 mm², st*: 0.08…2.5 mm², f*: 0.14…1.5 mm² | s*: 0.08…1.5 mm², st*: 0.08…1.5 mm², f*: 0.14…1.5 mm² |
| Connection cross-section AWG | s*: AWG28…14, st*: AWG28…14, f*: AWG26…16 | s*: AWG28…16, st*: AWG28…16, f*: AWG26…16 |
| Stripping length | 8…9 mm | 9…10 mm |
| Current load power contacts | Imax: 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
| Ordering information | |
|---|---|
| EL2068Preferred type | EtherCAT Terminal, 8-channel digital output, 24 V DC, 0.5 A, with channel diagnostics |
| ES2068Preferred type | EtherCAT Terminal, 8-channel digital output, 24 V DC, 0.5 A, with channel diagnostics, pluggable wiring level |
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| Material compliance | EL2068 |
|---|---|
| REACH SVHC | no |
| POP | compliant |
| RoHS | compliant with exemption |
| RoHS exemption | 7c-I: Lead-containing electrical and electronic components in glass and ceramic materials, excluding dielectric ceramics in capacitors |
| China-RoHS | www.beckhoff.com/china-rohs-io |
| CA Prop65 | www.beckhoff.com/prop65 |
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