EL2024 - Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminal
The Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminal EL2024 is a 4-channel digital output module for 24 V DC loads, ensuring fast, reliable, and safe signal switching in industrial automation systems.
| Brand | Beckhoff |
| Product Type | EtherCAT Terminal |
| Product | EL2024 |
EL2024 Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminal Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Connection technology | 2-wire |
| Nominal voltage | 24 V DC (-15%/+20%) |
| Current consumption power contacts | typ. 13 mA + load |
| Current consumption E-bus | typ. 120 mA |
| Electrical isolation | 500 V (E-bus/field potential) |
| Configuration | no address or configuration setting |
| Weight | approx. 55 g |
| Operating temperature | -25…+60°C |
| Storage temperature | -40…+85°C |
| Relative humidity | 95%, no condensation |
| Vibration/shock resistance | conforms to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27 |
| EMC immunity/emission | conforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4 |
| Protect. rating/installation pos. | IP20/variable |
| Approvals/markings | CE, CCC, UL, ATEX, IECEx |
| Ex marking | ATEX:II 3 G Ex ec IIC T4 GcIECEx:Ex ec IIC T4 Gc |
| Housing - Design form | compact terminal 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 conductor (s), flexible conductor (st) and ferrule (f): spring actuation by screwdriver |
| Housing - Connection cross-section | s*: 0.08â¦2.5 mm²,st*: 0.08â¦2.5 mm²,f*: 0.14â¦1.5 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 |
| Bit width in the process image | 4 outputs |
| Short-circuit current | typ. < 70 A |
| Load type | ohmic, inductive, lamp load |
| Max. output current | 2.0 A (short-circuit proof) per channel |
| Reverse voltage protection | yes |
| Breaking energy | < 1.7 J/channel |
| Switching times | typ. TON: 40 µs, typ. TOFF: 200 µs |
The Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminal EL2024 provides 4 digital outputs with 2-wire connection technology and operates at a nominal 24 V DC. Each channel supports up to 2.0 A short-circuit proof output current, with reverse polarity protection and breaking energy below 1.7 J. Its switching times of 40 µs (TON) and 200 µs (TOFF) ensure high-speed response, making it ideal for time-critical applications. Built with 500 V electrical isolation, a 120 mA E-bus current draw, and a rugged polycarbonate housing rated for IP20 protection, the EL2024 EtherCAT Terminal combines efficiency with safety. Certified under CE, UL, ATEX, IECEx, and CCC, it ensures compliance for global industrial use.
The Beckhoff EL2024 EtherCAT Terminal is widely used in machine automation, packaging equipment, process control systems, and lighting or valve actuation. Its versatility in handling ohmic, inductive, and lamp loads makes it suitable for a broad range of applications. Engineers appreciate its compact design, while maintenance teams benefit from spring-actuated wiring and DIN rail installation. Integrators rely on its seamless EtherCAT compatibility, allowing synchronized and precise output switching in distributed control networks.
Trusted across industries such as automotive, electronics, food processing, and logistics, the Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminal EL2024 delivers consistent performance, high-speed switching, and long-term reliability. Its strong specifications, protective features, and global certifications make it a dependable solution for modern automation projects.
