PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
BECKHOFF EL1712-0020 - 2-Channel Digital Input EtherCAT Terminal
This EtherCAT Terminal is a 2-channel digital input module designed for precise event detection in industrial automation systems. It integrates high-speed timestamping functionality, enabling accurate chronological recording of input signal changes directly within the EtherCAT network. The module is engineered for applications requiring deterministic event sequencing, synchronized data acquisition, and high-speed event logging.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: EtherCAT Terminal (EL1xxx series)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Digital Input Terminal
- CHANNELS: 2
- ELECTRICAL SPECS: 24 V DC Input Voltage, Low current consumption from E-bus
- INTERFACE/CONTROL: EtherCAT Communication Protocol, Distributed Clock (DC) synchronization for timestamping, Digital single-ended input type
- SPECIAL FUNCTIONALITY: Timestamping of input events
- CONNECTION TECHNOLOGY: Spring-loaded terminals for signal wiring
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING: IP20 Enclosure Rating, DIN rail mounting, 0 to +55 °C Operating Temperature
- FORM FACTOR: Compact EtherCAT Terminal housing
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: High-speed event logging, precise sequence control, synchronized data acquisition in industrial automation systems