PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
BECKHOFF ELM3704-0020 - EtherCAT High-Precision Current Measurement Terminal
This module is a 4-channel EtherCAT Measurement Terminal engineered for high-precision current acquisition in demanding industrial and laboratory environments. It integrates advanced oversampling technology and 24-bit resolution to deliver accurate and synchronized measurement data for critical process monitoring, test stand applications, and quality assurance systems. The terminal ensures deterministic data transfer via EtherCAT, supporting real-time control and analysis.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: ELM (EtherCAT Measurement Terminal)
- COMPONENT TYPE: High-Precision Analog Input Terminal (Current)
- ELECTRICAL SPECS: 4-channel analog current input, 0/4...20 mA measurement range
- INTERFACE/CONTROL: EtherCAT communication protocol, Distributed Clocks (DC) synchronization
- PERFORMANCE: 24-bit resolution, up to 50 kSps (kilosamples per second) sampling rate per channel, high accuracy (e.g., 10 ppm of full scale), oversampling technology
- ISOLATION: Channel-to-channel and channel-to-bus isolation
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING: DIN rail mountable, IP20 protection rating, operating temperature 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Suitable for test and measurement systems, process control, condition monitoring, and quality control requiring precise current measurement.