EL4024

EL4024 is a Beckhoff terminal in the EL EtherCAT Terminals series. It provides four analog outputs for transmitting control signals to connected devices. Each output has 12-bit resolution, which determines the available output-value granularity. The process image uses four 16-bit analog-output values, allocating one control value to each channel. Multiplex sampling processes the output channels sequentially.

The outputs use a single-ended ground reference, so their signals share a common reference potential. The maximum connected load must have a resistance below 350 Ω. Its ground terminal supports up to 500 mA for the associated ground connection. The output circuitry receives 24 VDC through the power contacts, while the terminal electronics are supplied through the E-bus. Distributed Clocks are supported to synchronize terminal operation with the EtherCAT network timing.