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EL2878-0005 - Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminal
EL2878-0005 Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminal Technical Specifications

| Brand | Beckhoff |
| Product Type | EtherCAT Terminal |
| Product | EL2878-0005 |
EL2878-0005 Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminal Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Connection technology | flat-ribbon cable |
| Nominal voltage | 24 V DC (-15%/+20%) |
| Current consumption power contacts | typ. 20 mA + load from the 24 V supply (no power contacts) |
| Current consumption E-bus | typ. 100 mA |
| Electrical isolation | 500 V (E-bus/field potential) |
| Special features | diagnostics of supply voltage |
| Weight | approx. 55 g |
| Operating temperature | 0…55°C |
| Storage temperature | -25…+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, UL |
| Housing - Design form | compact terminal housing with signal LEDs |
| Housing - Material | polycarbonate |
| Housing - Dimensions (W x H x D) | 12 mm x 100 mm x 73 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 | flat-ribbon cable connection |
| Housing - Connection cross-section | common flat-ribbon cables, AWG28, spacing 1.27 mm |
| Housing - Connection cross-section AWG | AWG28 |
| Short-circuit current | typ. < 2 A |
| Load type | ohmic, inductive, lamp load |
| Max. output current | 0.5 A (short-circuit proof) per channel |
| Reverse voltage protection | yes |
| Breaking energy | < 150 mJ/channel |
| Switching times | typ. TON: 60 µs, typ. TOFF: 300 µs |
| Rated current | max. 1 A per connection pin |







