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Beckhoff EL4078

EtherCAT Terminal, 8-channel analog output, multi-function, ±10 V, ±20 mA, 16 bit, 2 ksps

MPN: EL4078
Category: EL4xxx | Analog output

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What is the Beckhoff EL4078?

The EL4072, EL4074, and EL4078 analog output terminals output 10 V/20 mA standard signals with 16-bit resolution and up to 2000 values per second. Each channel can be parameterized individually via the controller/TwinCAT. All known standard signals in

Specifications

Number of outputs	8
Wiring	solid conductors (s): direct plug-in technique; fine-stranded conductors (st) and ferrule (f): spring actuation by screwdriver
Ground reference (input)	single-ended
Max. sampling rate	min. 500 µs (max. 2 ksps) per channel
Sampling type	multiplex
Load	voltage: > 5 kΩ (short-circuit-proof) current: 300 Ω
Output range, nominal	-10/0…+10 V \| -20/0/+4…+20 mA
Output range, technical	-10.73…+10.73 V \| -21.47…+21.47 mA
Resolution	16 bit (incl. sign)
Measurement error/uncertainty	typ. ±0.07%AEW (voltage and current, at 25°C ±5°C, otherwise ±0.1%)
Electrical isolation \| Channel/channel	no
Power supply	via power contacts, 24 V DC (-15 %/+20 %)
Distributed clocks	–
Electrical isolation	channel/E-bus: functional separation 707 V DC type test
Current consumption power contacts	typ. 60 mA (required for operation of the outputs, specification at full load, additional current requirement at +24 V/0 V connected loads)
Current consumption E-bus	typ. 135 mA
Special features	U/I parameterizable, ExtendedRange 107%, output diagnosis
Weight	approx. 65 g
Operating temperature	-25…+55°C
Storage temperature	-40…+85°C
Relative humidity	95%, no condensation
EMC immunity/emission	conforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4
Vibration/shock resistance	conforms to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27
Protect. rating/installation pos.	IP20/variable
Approvals/markings	CE
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
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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