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EL1918 - Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminal
Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminal model EL1918 is a high-density input terminal designed for safe signal processing, ensuring reliable and efficient performance in automation systems.
| Brand | Beckhoff |
| Product Type | EtherCAT Terminal |
| Product | EL1918 |
EL1918 Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminal Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Connection technology | 1-/2-wire |
| Specification | link unit between safe input and output signals |
| Number of inputs | 8 |
| Current consumption power contacts | see documentation |
| Current consumption E-bus | typ. 165 mA |
| Weight | approx. 50 g |
| Ex marking | ATEX:Â Â II 3G Ex ec IIC T4 GcIECEx:Â Â Ex ec IIC T4 GccFMus:Â Â Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, DÂ Â Class I, Zone 2, AEx ec IIC T4 Gc |
| Housing - Design form | HD (High Density) housing with signal LEDs |
| Housing - Material | polycarbonate |
| Housing - Dimensions (W x H x D) | 12Â mm x 100Â mm x 68 mm |
| Housing - Installation | on 35 mm DIN rail, conforming to EN 60715 with lock |
| Housing - Side by side mounting by means of | double slot and key connection |
| Housing - Marking | labeling of the BZxxxx series |
| Housing - Wiring | solid conductors (s): direct plug-in technique; fine-stranded conductors (st) and ferrule (f): spring actuation by screwdriver |
| Housing - Connection cross-section | s*: 0.08â¦1.5 mm²,st*: 0.25â¦1.5 mm²,f*: 0.14â¦0.75 mm² |
| Housing - Connection cross-section AWG | s*: AWG28...16,st*: AWG22...16,f*: AWG26...19 |
| Housing - Stripping length | 8…9 mm |
| Housing - Current load power contacts | Imax: 10 A |
The Beckhoff EL1918 EtherCAT Terminal is a high-density module with 8 safe inputs, enabling secure and precise monitoring of safety signals in automation systems. Designed with 1-/2-wire connection technology, it simplifies wiring while supporting both solid and fine-stranded conductors. The unit consumes 165 mA from the E-bus, ensuring energy efficiency, and can carry up to 10 A through its power contacts. Its durable polycarbonate housing measures 12 × 100 × 68 mm, making it compact and ideal for space-constrained panels. Built with integrated signal LEDs, it provides clear diagnostics at a glance. The IP20-rated housing mounts easily on a 35 mm DIN rail and allows side-by-side installation, ensuring flexibility in modular system design. Certified with ATEX, IECEx, and cFMus approvals, the EL1918 guarantees reliable performance even in hazardous environments.
The EL1918 EtherCAT Terminal is widely applied in machinery safety, packaging systems, process automation, and robotics where accurate monitoring of safety inputs is critical. Engineers benefit from its compact design and simple plug-in wiring, which reduce installation time and complexity. Its ability to process safe signals makes it particularly valuable in compliance with international safety standards. Maintenance teams rely on its diagnostic LEDs for quick troubleshooting, while its robust housing ensures long-term stability in demanding environments. For students and junior engineers, the EL1918 provides a practical example of how advanced EtherCAT Terminals integrate safety and communication into one modular platform, supporting scalable and future-ready automation systems.
