Beckhoff EL4004 4-Channel EtherCAT 0–10 V Analog Output Terminal with 12-Bit Resolution

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Beckhoff EL4004 4-Channel EtherCAT 0–10 V Analog Output Terminal with 12-Bit Resolution

Description   The Beckhoff EL4004 is a 4-channel EtherCAT analog output terminal engineered to generate precise 0–10 V signals with 12-bit resolution. Designed for integration into distributed automation systems, it provides electrically isolated outputs to ensure stable and interference-free operation.     Technical Specifications Condition New/Never Used Surplus Part Number EL4004 Manufacturer Beckhoff Category PLCs/Machine Control Subcategory PLC Programming Terminal Connection Technology 2-wire, single-ended Number of Outputs 4 Signal Voltage 0…10 V Resolution 12-bit Load > 5 kΩ (short-circuit proof) Power Supply 24 VDC via power contacts Electrical Isolation 500 V (E-bus/signal voltage) Conversion Time ~250 µs Distributed Clocks Yes Distributed Clock Precision << 1 µs Output Error < 0.1% of end value Current Consumption (Power Contacts) Typ. 40 mA Current Consumption (E-bus) Typ. 140 mA Process Image Bit Width 4 × 16-bit AO output Special Features Watchdog, output ramp, user synchronization Weight Approx. 85 g Operating Temperature –25…+60 °C Storage Temperature –40…+85 °C Relative Humidity 95%, non-condensing EMC Compliance EN 61000-6-2 / EN 61000-6-4 Vibration/Shock Resistance EN 60068-2-6 / EN 60068-2-27 Protection Rating IP20 Installation Position Variable Application Analog voltage output for EtherCAT automation     Information About EL4004 The EL4004 is part of Beckhoff’s EtherCAT Terminal series, offering four voltage-based analog outputs for process-level control applications. Each channel delivers 0–10 V signals and operates from a 24 VDC power supply, enabling consistent performance in industrial environments. The module features electrical isolation between the E-bus and signal voltage, protecting the control system from noise and ensuring signal accuracy. With optional watchdog functionality and support for distributed clocks, the EL4004 provides synchronization precision and enhanced reliability in automation systems. Key Features Four Analog Output Channels: delivers four independent 0–10 V outputs for precise voltage-based control in process and motion applications. 12-Bit Resolution: ensures fine signal granularity for accurate analog output generation across all channels. Electrical Isolation: provides 500 V isolation between the EtherCAT E-bus and signal voltage to reduce interference and improve system reliability. High-Speed Conversion: features ~250 µs conversion time for fast response in time-critical applications. Distributed Clock Support: enables sub-microsecond synchronization (“<< 1 µs”) for coordinated multi-channel output behavior. Common Ground Design: utilizes a shared ground potential across all channels to simplify wiring and integration. Robust Output Performance: supports loads > 5 kΩ, is short-circuit proof, and maintains output error below 0.1% of end value. Integrated Watchdog: optional function allows user-defined fallback values and ramp behavior in event of communication loss. The EL4004 delivers the reliability and precision required for high-accuracy analog output control in EtherCAT-based automation systems.

Brand: Beckhoff · Category: Cables & Connectivity

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Manufacturer part numberEL4004
ConditionNew/Never Used Surplus
Part NumberEL4004
ManufacturerBeckhoff
CategoryPLCs/Machine Control
SubcategoryPLC Programming Terminal Connection
Technology2-wire, single-ended
Number of Outputs4
Signal Voltage0…10 V
Resolution12-bit
Load> 5 kΩ (short-circuit proof)
Power Supply24 VDC via power contacts
Electrical Isolation500 V (E-bus/signal voltage)
Conversion Time~250 µs
Distributed ClocksYes
Distributed Clock Precision<< 1 µs
Output Error< 0.1% of end value
Current Consumption (Power Contacts)Typ. 40 mA
Current Consumption (E-bus)Typ. 140 mA
Process Image Bit Width4 × 16-bit AO output
Special FeaturesWatchdog, output ramp, user synchronization
WeightApprox. 85 g
Operating Temperature–25…+60 °C
Storage Temperature–40…+85 °C
Relative Humidity95%, non-condensing
EMC ComplianceEN 61000-6-2 / EN 61000-6-4
Vibration/Shock ResistanceEN 60068-2-6 / EN 60068-2-27
Protection RatingIP20
Installation PositionVariable
ApplicationAnalog voltage output for EtherCAT automation

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