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Beckhoff EL1258

EtherCAT Terminal, 8-channel digital input, 24 V DC, 1 µs, multi-timestamp

MPN: EL1258
Category: EL1xxx | Digital input

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What is the Beckhoff EL1258?

The EL1258 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. Each EtherCAT Terminal has eight channels that indicate their signal state via

Specifications

Connection technology	2-wire
Number of inputs	8
Nominal voltage	24 V DC (-15%/+20%)
“0” signal voltage	-3…+5 V (IEC 61131-2, type 1/3)
“1” signal voltage	11…30 V (IEC 61131-2, type 1/3)
Input current	typ. 3 mA (EN 61131-2, type 1/3)
Input filter	typ. 1 µs
Internal sampling/execution	10…40 µs, corresponds to 100…25 k detectable edges/s, dependent on configuration
Distributed clocks	yes
Distributed clock precision	1 µs
Current consumption power contacts	typ. 6 mA
Current consumption E-bus	typ. 130 mA
Electrical isolation	500 V (E-bus/field potential)
Configuration	no address or configuration setting
Special features	multi-timestamping
Weight	approx. 55 g
Operating temperature	0…55°C
Storage temperature	-25…+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
Approvals/markings	CE, UL
Design form	HD (High Density) 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 conductors (s): direct plug-in technique; fine-stranded conductors (st) and ferrule (f): spring actuation by screwdriver
Connection cross-section	s: 0.08…1.5 mm², st: 0.25…1.5 mm², f*: 0.14…0.75 mm²
Connection cross-section AWG	s: AWG28…16, st: AWG22…16, f*: AWG26…19
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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When can EL1258 be shipped?

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Can I pick up EL1258 in person?

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Is express delivery available?

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