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Beckhoff ED8601-8411

EtherCAT Terminal, 12-channel multi interface, 8 x DI, 1 x CNT, 4 x DO, 2 x PWM, 1 x AI, 1 x AO, 1 x ENC AB, push-in

MPN: ED8601-8411
Category: EL/EDxxxx | Multi-functional

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What is the Beckhoff ED8601-8411?

The ED8601-8411 EtherCAT Terminal offers a combination of up to twelve signal interfaces and up to nine different signal types with a width of only 12 mm. In addition to the digital inputs and outputs, one analog input and output each are available which

Specifications

Number of channels \| Total	max. 12
Internal communication protocol	EtherCAT
Digital input	4 x digital input, 24 V DC, configurable filter
Multi-functional digital input	4 x digital input, 24 V DC, configurable filter or 2 x digital input, 24 V DC, configurable filter and 2 x digital output, 24 V DC, 0.5 A or 1 x up/down counter, 24 V DC, 100 kHz, threshold output or 1 x encoder 24 V DC HTL, 100 kHz, latch, gate
Multi-functional digital output	2 x digital output, 24 V DC, 0.5 A or 2 x PWM, 24 V DC, 0.5 A
Multi-functional analog input	1 x analog input, voltage ±10 V, 12 bit or 1 x analog input, current, ±20 mA, 12 bit
Multi-functional analog output	1 x analog output, voltage, ±10 V, 12 bit or 1 x analog output, current, 0…20 mA, 12 bit
Number of channels	max. 1
Function	incremental encoder interface with Gate/Latch input
Connection technology	push-in
Signal range \| Nominal	0…20 mA, 4…20 mA
Signal range \| Technical	0…21.47 mA
Specification	EN 61131-2, type 1/3
“0” signal voltage	-3…+5 V DC
“1” signal voltage	11…30 V DC
Input filter	typ. 1 µs, 0.1 ms, 0.5 ms, 1 ms, 3 ms, 10 ms, 20 ms (adjustable)
Input current	typ. 3 mA
Cable length \| Sensor cable	max. 30 m
Resolution	max. 16 bit
Input frequency	400 kilo increments/s with 4-fold evaluation, corresponds to 100 kHz
Load type	ohmic
Output current	max. 0.5 A per channel
Output current \| ∑	max. 2 A
Short-circuit proof	yes
Short circuit current limit	typ. 2 A
Output stage	push-pull
Switching times \| TON	typ. 300 µs
Switching times \| TOFF	typ. 300 µs
Reverse voltage protection	no
Breaking energy \| Inductive	150 mJ per channel
Pulse duration \| TON	typ. > 750 ns
Pulse duration \| TOFF	typ. > 500 ns
Duty factor	0…100%
Output frequency	20 Hz…25 kHz
Resolution \| Technical	12 bits, including sign
Resolution \| Process data	655.35… nA
Display \| Process data	INT16
ADC conversion method	SAR
Conversion type	–
Conversion time	min. 500 µs per channel
Conversion rate	max. 2 ksps per channel
Signal range \| Full scale value (FSV)	20 mA
Internal resistance/impedance	typ. 33 Ω
Ground reference	single-ended
Input filter limit frequency	1 kHz
Dielectric strength	± 30 V
Accuracy/uncertainty \| Of the FSV	typ. ±0.5%
Open-circuit recognition	no
Overcurrent protection	typ. 50 mA
Load	typ. 350 Ω
Sensor types	incremental position detection
Signal range	HTL 24 V
Resolution \| Process data (counter)	32 bit
Microincrements	no
Sensor supply \| Output voltage	no
Quadrature decoder	ja
Encoder connection	single-ended connection: A, B
Distributed clocks	no
Timestamp	no
Oversampling	no
Electronics \| Supply voltage	via E-bus, via power contacts
E-bus \| Current consumption	typ. 100 mA
Power contacts \| Input voltage	24 V DC (-15%/+20%)
Power contacts \| Current carrying capacity	max. 10 A DC
Power contacts \| Current consumption	typ. 40 mA + load
Power contacts \| Output voltage	corresponds to Power contacts \| Input voltage
Electrical isolation \| Channel/channel	no
Electrical isolation \| Channel/bus	functional, 707 V DC type test
Operating temperature	0…55°C
Storage temperature	-25…+85°C
Relative humidity	95%, no condensation
Installation position	variable
Vibration resistance	conforms to EN 60068-2-6
Shock resistance	conforms to EN 60068-2-27
EMC immunity	conforms to EN 61000-6-2
EMC emission	conforms to EN 61000-6-4
Markings	CE
Weight	60 g
Protection rating	IP20
Material	polycarbonate
Dimesnions \| Width (single)	15 mm
Dimensions \| Width (lined up)	12 mm
Dimensions \| Height	100 mm
Dimensions \| Depth	65 mm
Installation \| Terminal/back wall	DIN rail, 35 mm (EN 60715)
Installation \| Terminal/terminal	double slot and key connection
Plug-in wiring level	no
Connection cross-section \| Solid wire	0.08…1.5 mm²
Connection cross-section \| Stranded wire	0.25…1.5 mm²
Connection cross-section \| With ferrule	0.14…0.75 mm²
Connection cross-section AWG \| Solid wire	AWG28…16
Connection cross-section AWG \| Stranded wire	AWG22…16
Connection cross-section AWG \| With ferrule	AWG26…19
Stripping length	8…9 mm
Power contact \| "+" (left)	yes
Power contact \| "+" (rechts)	yes
Power contact \| "-" (left)	yes
Power contact \| "-" (right)	yes
Power contact \| "⏚" (left)	no
Power contact \| "⏚" (right)	no
Insertion lock for power contact “⏚”	yes

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