PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
BECKHOFF ELX3202 - Intrinsically Safe 2-Channel RTD EtherCAT Terminal
This EtherCAT Terminal is an intrinsically safe analog input module engineered for precise temperature measurement in hazardous areas. It provides two channels for direct connection of resistance thermometers (RTDs) in 2-, 3-, or 4-wire configurations, ensuring reliable data acquisition from Zone 0/1/2 environments. The module integrates seamlessly into EtherCAT networks, facilitating deterministic data exchange for process control and monitoring applications requiring Ex i compliance.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: ELX Series (Intrinsically Safe EtherCAT Terminals)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Analog Input Terminal
- CHANNELS: 2
- INPUT TYPE: Resistance Thermometer (RTD)
- SENSOR COMPATIBILITY: Pt100, Pt200, Pt500, Pt1000, Ni100, Ni120, Ni1000, KTY2K
- WIRING CONFIGURATION: 2-wire, 3-wire, 4-wire
- MEASUREMENT RANGE: -200 to +850 °C (typical for Pt1000)
- RESOLUTION: 16 bit
- INTERFACE/CONTROL: EtherCAT (E-bus)
- DATA EXCHANGE: Process data via EtherCAT, configuration via CoE (CANopen over EtherCAT)
- ELECTRICAL SPECS: 24V DC system voltage via E-bus
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING: IP20, DIN rail mountable
- EX PROTECTION: Ex i (Intrinsically Safe) for Zone 0, 1, 2
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0 to +55 °C
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Temperature monitoring in chemical, pharmaceutical, oil & gas industries, and other hazardous environments requiring intrinsically safe signal acquisition.