Beckhoff · EtherCAT Terminal
EL3112 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.
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Supply voltage24 V DC (IEC 61131-2)
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Enclosure ratingIP20 (IEC 60529)
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Operating temperature0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1)
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Mounting35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715)
Specifications
| Electrical |
| Tripping characteristic |
8…9 mm |
| Supply voltage |
24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) |
| Frequency |
5 kHz |
| I/O and communication |
| Bus interface |
typ. 170 mA |
| Communication ports |
EtherCAT, Ethernet |
| Resolution |
16 bit (incl. sign) |
| 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) |
| Storage temperature |
-40…+85°C |
| Certifications |
CE, UL, cULus |
| Humidity |
95%, no condensation |
Values follow the Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminal specification for this catalog number; parameters not confirmed for this variant are omitted rather than estimated.
Model comparison in the same family
| Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminal variants |
| Catalog number |
Mounting |
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EL3112 (this page) |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| EL3114 |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| EL3102 |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| EL3104 |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
Before selecting an alternative, confirm its dimensions, terminals and installation requirements in the manufacturer documentation.
Where it sits in the control system
The EL3112 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.
Selection notes for Beckhoff EL3112
Beckhoff EL3112 — 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 EL3112; record the nameplate data of the unit being replaced before selecting an equivalent.
- Resolution: 16 bit (incl. sign) — Verify it in the project documentation before confirming the order.
- Weight: approx. 55 g — Check this value against the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
- Mounting: 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
- Communication ports: EtherCAT, Ethernet — Record it with the other nameplate data when sourcing a replacement.
Datasheets and compliance documents are available on request; quote the full catalog number when enquiring.
Common questions about EL3112
Q.Which value is published under bus interface for catalog number EL3112?
For EL3112, bus interface is given as typ. 170 mA. Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.Before ordering EL3112, which storage temperature entry should be checked?
The storage temperature entry quoted above is -40…+85°C. Confirm this figure against the unit currently in the panel.
Q.Where can I find the mounting data for EL3112?
It is listed in the specification table for Beckhoff EL3112 as 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715). Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.What should I include in an enquiry for EL3112?
Send the full catalog number EL3112, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for Beckhoff EL3112.
Q.How do I confirm compatibility of EL3112 before ordering?
Match the catalog number EL3112 and the specification values listed above against the installed unit, then confirm the firmware or hardware revision where a revision-sensitive part is involved.