PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
BECKHOFF EL3174-0042 - 4-Channel Analog Input EtherCAT Terminal
The BECKHOFF EL3174-0042 is a 4-channel analog input EtherCAT Terminal engineered for precise current measurement in industrial automation systems. It provides high-resolution 0/4...20 mA signal acquisition, integrating directly into EtherCAT networks for deterministic data transfer. This module is optimized for sensor integration, process variable monitoring, and control loop feedback within distributed I/O architectures.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: EtherCAT Terminal (EL3xxx)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Analog Input Terminal
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- INPUT SIGNAL: 0/4...20 mA Current
- NUMBER OF CHANNELS: 4
- RESOLUTION: 16 bits
- INPUT RESISTANCE: < 50 Ohm
- POWER SUPPLY: 24V DC via E-bus
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL: EtherCAT
- DATA TRANSFER: High-speed, deterministic process data
- CONFIGURATION: Via EtherCAT master software (e.g., TwinCAT)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP20
- MOUNTING: 35 mm DIN rail
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- SYSTEM INTEGRATION: Beckhoff TwinCAT, any EtherCAT master system
- APPLICATIONS: Process control, industrial measurement, sensor data acquisition, distributed I/O systems