EL4712

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The EL4712 is an EtherCAT terminal featuring 16-bit resolution and signal current range of 0 to 20 mA. Part of Beckhoff's EL EtherCAT Terminal Series, it delivers precise timing with distributed clocks precision less than 1 µs. The terminal supports distributed clocks and allows an oversampling factor of 1 to 100 fold.

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Product Description:

EL4712 is an EtherCAT terminal from Beckhoff with 2-channel analog output. The output voltage is used for controlling industrial processes and is isolated for added protection. All output channels on the terminal have common ground. Outputs on the terminal are sampled at a frequency that is an integer multiple of the bus cycle frequency. For each cycle, the terminal receives one data block for the process. The terminals outputs this block in consecutive manner. Maximum output capacity of the terminals – in terms of values – is 100,000 per channel every second. Power supply voltage for the EL4712 terminal is 24 Volts DC. This voltage is supplied via the power contacts. The signal current range is from 0 to 20 milliamps. The oversampling factor is selectable and can range from 1 to 100 times the cycle time. Precision of the distributed clock is less than 1 microsecond.

The output load should always be less than 500 Ohms. The signal resolution – including the sign – is 16 bits. Error of the output – relative to the end value – is less than 0.1%. Electrical isolation between the signal voltage and the E-bus is 500 Volts. The specified conversion time is approximately 10 microseconds. Current drawn by the power contacts is 20 milliamps plus the load current. The E-bus on the EL4712 terminal draws 100 milliamps. Shipping weight of the EtherCAT terminal is approximately 65 grams. Its approximate dimensions are 12 mm x 100 mm x 68 millimeters. The robust polycarbonate housing complies with IP20 requirements. A 35 mm DIN rail can be used for installing the terminal. Either solid or flexible conductors can be used for wiring of the output connections.

Conversion time
~10 µs
Distributed clock precision
<1 µs
Distributed clocks supported
Yes
E‑bus current consumption
100 mA (typ.)
Load impedance
<500 Ω (short‑circuit proof)
Number of outputs
2
Output error
<0.1% FS
Output rate
≤100 kS/s
Oversampling factor
1–100× cycle time
Power contact current consumption
20 mA + load (typ.)
Process image bit count
2 × 16 bit per channel, up to 8 B overhead
Resolution
16 bit
Signal current range
0–20 mA
Supply voltage
24 V DC via power contacts

Frequently Asked Questions about EL4712:

Q: Is the terminal certified?

A: The terminal is certified by CE, UL, ATEX, IECEx.

Q: Which special features does the terminal supports?

A: The terminal supports oversampling.

Q: Which resolution does the terminal support?

A: The supported resolution is 16 bits.

Q: What is the maximum load?

A: The maximum load is 500 Ohms.

Q: What is the protection rating of the terminal?

A: Protection rating of the terminal is IP20.


Internal Product Review

  • ‘‘EL4712 is an industrial terminal with EtherCAT connectivity. It is designed for process control applications. The feature rich terminal is an ideal solution for industrial applications.’’

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