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Beckhoff EL1252

EtherCAT Terminal, 2-channel digital input, 24 V DC, 1 µs, timestamp

MPN: EL1252
Category: EL1xxx | Digital input

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What is the Beckhoff EL1252?

The EL1252 digital input terminal acquires the fast binary 24 V control signals from the process level and transmits them, in an electrically isolated form, to the controller. The EtherCAT Terminal contains two channels whose signal state is indicated by

Specifications

Connection technology	4-wire
Specification	similar to EN 61131-2, type 3, “0”: -3…5 V DC, “1”: 11…30 V DC, typ. 3 mA input current
Number of inputs	2
Nominal voltage	24 V DC (-15%/+20%)
“0” signal voltage	-3…+5 V (similar to EN 61131-2, type 3)
“1” signal voltage	11…30 V (similar to EN 61131-2, type 3)
Input current	typ. 3 mA (similar to EN 61131-2, type 3)
Input filter	typ. 1 µs
Resolution timestamp	1 ns
Precision of timestamp in the terminal	10 ns (+ input delay)
Input delay TON/TOFF	1 µs
Distributed clocks	yes
Distributed clock precision	1 µs
Time resolution signal	1 ns
Current consumption power contacts	–
Current consumption E-bus	typ. 110 mA
Electrical isolation	500 V (E-bus/field potential)
Bit width in the process image	2 x input + 2 x 16 byte timestamp
Configuration	no address or configuration setting
Special features	timestamping, latch last edge
Weight	approx. 55 g
Operating temperature	-25…+60°C
Storage temperature	-40…+85°C
Relative humidity	95%, no condensation
Vibration/shock resistance	conforms to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27
EMC immunity/emission	conforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4
Protect. rating/installation pos.	IP20/variable
Pluggable wiring	for all ESxxxx terminals
Approvals/markings	CE, CCC, UL, ATEX, IECEx
Ex marking	ATEX: II 3 G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc IECEx: Ex ec IIC T4 Gc
Design form	compact terminal housing with signal LEDs
Material	polycarbonate
Installation	on 35 mm DIN rail, conforming to EN 60715 with lock
Side by side mounting by means of	double slot and key connection
Marking	labeling of the BZxxxx series
Wiring	solid conductor (s), flexible conductor (st) and ferrule (f): spring actuation by screwdriver
Connection cross-section	s: 0.08…2.5 mm², st: 0.08…2.5 mm², f*: 0.14…1.5 mm²
Connection cross-section AWG	s: AWG28…14, st: AWG28…14, f*: AWG26…16
Stripping length	8…9 mm
Current load power contacts	Imax: 10 A
Dimensions (W x H x D)	12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm

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