EL1512 | Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminal 2-Channel Digital Input Counter 24 V DC 1 kHz
Beckhoff · Cables & Connectivity
Description The Beckhoff EL1512 is a 2-channel digital input EtherCAT Terminal designed for counting applications with 24 V DC signal levels and frequencies up to 1 kHz. It provides electrically isolated counter data to higher-level controllers, supporting both up/down and dual-counter configurations for flexible use in automation systems. Technical Specifications Condition New/Never Used Surplus Brand Beckhoff Category Industrial Automation Part Number EL1512 Subcategory EtherCAT Terminal Function 2-channel digital input, counter Nominal Voltage 24 V DC (-15% / +20%) Number of Counters 1 or 2 Counter Type Up/down counter or two separate up/down counters Counter Depth 32 bit Counting Frequency Max. 1 kHz Input Current Typ. 5 mA (EN 61131-2, type 1) Signal Level “0” -3…+5 V Signal Level “1” 15…30 V Current Consumption (Power Contacts) Typ. 14 mA + load Current Consumption (E-bus) Typ. 130 mA Electrical Isolation 500 V (E-bus/field potential) Configuration Automatic via EtherCAT master Indication LED for each input signal Specification Standard EN 61131-2, type 1 Operating Temperature -25°C to +60°C Storage Temperature -40°C to +85°C Relative Humidity 95%, non-condensing Protection Class IP20 Weight Approx. 50 g Information About EL1512 The EL1512 is part of Beckhoff’s EL series EtherCAT Terminals, designed to provide high-speed digital input and counting functionality within distributed automation systems. It functions as a single up/down counter or as two independent counters, depending on configuration, with counting frequencies reaching up to 1 kHz. The counter values are transmitted electrically isolated to the control system, ensuring signal integrity and safety in industrial environments. LED indicators display the signal state of each input, simplifying diagnostics and system monitoring. The EL1512 is particularly suited for simple counting tasks, such as measuring pulses from flow meters, encoders, or similar sensors in automation and process control applications. Key Features: Dual-Mode Operation: Can function as a single 32-bit up/down counter or as two independent up/down counters for versatile signal processing. High Counting Precision: Supports counting frequencies up to 1 kHz for accurate signal acquisition in real-time control systems. Electrical Isolation: Provides 500 V isolation between E-bus and field potential, ensuring stable and interference-free operation. LED Diagnostics: Integrated status LEDs indicate input signal states, simplifying maintenance and troubleshooting. Flexible Configuration: Automatically parameterized by the EtherCAT master, requiring no manual address setup. Standard Compliance: Meets EN 61131-2, type 1 input specification for industrial control compatibility. Compact and Lightweight: Small form factor with a weight of only 50 g, ideal for dense I/O cabinet installations. Robust Environmental Tolerance: Operates in a temperature range of -25°C to +60°C with 95% humidity resistance. The EL1512 delivers the reliability and precision required for pulse counting, flow measurement, and signal monitoring in modern EtherCAT-based automation systems.
Brand: Beckhoff · Category: Cables & Connectivity
Key features
- Dual-Mode Operation: Can function as a single 32-bit up/down counter or as two independent up/down counters for versatile signal processing.
- High Counting Precision: Supports counting frequencies up to 1 kHz for accurate signal acquisition in real-time control systems.
- Electrical Isolation: Provides 500 V isolation between E-bus and field potential, ensuring stable and interference-free operation.
- LED Diagnostics: Integrated status LEDs indicate input signal states, simplifying maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Flexible Configuration: Automatically parameterized by the EtherCAT master, requiring no manual address setup.
- Standard Compliance: Meets EN 61131-2, type 1 input specification for industrial control compatibility.
- Compact and Lightweight: Small form factor with a weight of only 50 g, ideal for dense I/O cabinet installations.
- Robust Environmental Tolerance: Operates in a temperature range of -25°C to +60°C with 95% humidity resistance.
Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | EL1512 |
|---|---|
| Condition | New/Never Used Surplus |
| Brand | Beckhoff |
| Category | Industrial Automation |
| Part Number | EL1512 |
| Subcategory | EtherCAT Terminal |
| Function | 2-channel digital input, counter |
| Nominal Voltage | 24 V DC (-15% / +20%) |
| Number of Counters | 1 or 2 |
| Counter Type | Up/down counter or two separate up/down counters |
| Counter Depth | 32 bit |
| Counting Frequency | Max. 1 kHz |
| Input Current | Typ. 5 mA (EN 61131-2, type 1) |
| Signal Level “0” | -3…+5 V |
| Signal Level “1” | 15…30 V |
| Current Consumption (Power Contacts) | Typ. 14 mA + load |
| Current Consumption (E-bus) | Typ. 130 mA |
| Electrical Isolation | 500 V (E-bus/field potential) |
| Configuration | Automatic via EtherCAT master |
| Indication | LED for each input signal |
| Specification Standard | EN 61131-2, type 1 |
| Operating Temperature | -25°C to +60°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Relative Humidity | 95%, non-condensing |
| Protection Class | IP20 |
| Weight | Approx. 50 g |
| Product type | EtherCAT Terminal |
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