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Beckhoff EL4018

EtherCAT Terminal, 8-channel analog output, current, 0…20 mA, 12 bit

MPN: EL4018
Category: EL4xxx | Analog output

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What is the Beckhoff EL4018?

The EL4018 analog output terminal generates analog output signals in the range between 0 and 20 mA. The power is supplied to the process level with a resolution of 12 bits and is electrically isolated. Ground potential for the output channels of the

Specifications

Number of outputs	8
Power supply	24 V DC via power contacts
Signal current	0…20 mA
Distributed clocks	yes
Distributed clock precision	1 µs
Load	150 Ω
Resolution	12 bit
Output error	0.1% (relative to end value)
Electrical isolation	500 V (E-bus/signal voltage)
Conversion time	~ 400 µs
Current consumption power contacts	typ. 50 mA
Current consumption E-bus	typ. 100 mA
Bit width in the process image	8 x 16 bit AO output
Special features	Optional watchdog: user-specific output value with ramp; user synchronization can be activated.
Weight	approx. 65 g
Operating temperature	-25…+60°C
Storage temperature	-40…+85°C
EMC immunity/emission	conforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4
Relative humidity	95%, no condensation
Vibration/shock resistance	conforms to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27
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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