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Beckhoff · EtherCAT Terminal
EL2912 is a Beckhoff industrial component with Supply voltage 24 V DC (IEC 61131-2); Enclosure rating IP20 (IEC 60529); Operating temperature 0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1). It is used in control panels, machine builds, spare-part replacements where the installed unit is matched to the original catalog number and a compact, documented part is required.
| Electrical | |
| Tripping characteristic | 8…9 mm |
|---|---|
| Supply voltage | 24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) |
| Output current | 2 A |
| I/O and communication | |
| Bus interface | TwinSAFE/Safety over EtherCAT |
| Communication ports | EtherCAT, Ethernet |
| Response time | ≤ watchdog time (parameterizable) |
| Mechanical | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm |
| Weight | approx. 55 g |
| Mounting | 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| Enclosure rating | IP20 (IEC 60529) |
| Environment and compliance | |
| Operating temperature | 0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) |
| Certifications | CE, UL, cULus |
Values follow the Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminal specification for this catalog number; parameters not confirmed for this variant are omitted rather than estimated.
| Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminal variants | |||
| Catalog number | Rated operational voltage | Mounting | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EL2912 (this page) | — | 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) | |
| EL2904 | — | 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) | |
| EL2004 | 24 V DC (-15%/+20%) | 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) | |
| EL2008 | 24 V DC (-15%/+20%) | 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) | |
Before selecting an alternative, confirm its dimensions, terminals and installation requirements in the manufacturer documentation.
The EL2912 is the device-level element in a Beckhoff industrial component installation. It receives the field signals and control supply listed above — 24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) — and switches or conditions the load within the the rated ratings shown in the Specifications table. Wiring and protective devices are sized to those same numbers, not to a generic assumption.
Typical installations place it in control panels, machine builds, spare-part replacements, where the unit is matched to the original catalog number and the enclosure provides 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) support. Record the catalog number and revision from the nameplate of the installed unit before specifying a like-for-like spare.
Beckhoff EL2912 — Industrial automation component supplied as a like-for-like replacement, selected by catalog number and published ratings. The figures below are taken from the specification table on this page for catalog number EL2912; size the surrounding wiring and upstream protection to these published ratings rather than to a generic assumption.
Available from stock with datasheet, certificates and a quotation on request.
Q.For EL2912, what does the specification table state about communication ports?
The specification table lists communication ports = EtherCAT, Ethernet for Beckhoff EL2912. Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.Which value is published under tripping characteristic for catalog number EL2912?
For EL2912, tripping characteristic is given as 8…9 mm. Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.Before ordering EL2912, which certifications entry should be checked?
The certifications entry quoted above is CE, UL, cULus. Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.Can the EL2912 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number EL2912 and the ratings above with the nameplate of the installed device. A current-production equivalent is selected by function and electrical rating, not by the label alone.
Q.What should I include in an enquiry for EL2912?
Send the full catalog number EL2912, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for Beckhoff EL2912.
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