PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
BECKHOFF EL3314 - EtherCAT Terminal, 4-Channel Thermocouple Input
This EtherCAT Terminal provides four channels for direct connection of thermocouples, enabling high-precision temperature acquisition within industrial automation systems. It integrates seamlessly into real-time EtherCAT networks, offering 24-bit resolution and internal cold junction compensation for accurate and reliable process monitoring in applications such as climate control, energy management, and industrial furnace supervision.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: EtherCAT Terminal (EL3xxx series)
- COMPONENT TYPE: 4-Channel Thermocouple Input Terminal
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- INPUT TYPE: Thermocouple (Types B, C, D, E, J, K, N, R, S, T, U, V, L, P)
- RESOLUTION: 24-bit
- MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE: Differential input
- COLD JUNCTION COMPENSATION: Internal
- POWER SUPPLY: Via E-bus (24VDC nominal for internal logic)
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- FORM FACTOR: Compact EtherCAT Terminal housing
- WIRING: Screwless spring-type terminals
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL: EtherCAT
- DATA TRANSFER: Real-time process data via EtherCAT
- CONFIGURATION: Via TwinCAT or compatible EtherCAT master software
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP20
- MOUNTING STYLE: DIN rail mountable
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0 to +55°C
- STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -25 to +85°C
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY: EtherCAT-based control systems (e.g., TwinCAT)
- TARGET APPLICATIONS: Process control, climate chambers, industrial ovens, energy monitoring, test benches, plastics processing
- FEATURES: High measurement accuracy, configurable filter functions, wire break detection