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Beckhoff · EtherCAT Terminal
EL3255 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 | max. 0.3 A total supply current for the potentiometers |
| Frequency | typ. -3 dB at 3 kHz and potentiometer 50 kΩ |
| I/O and communication | |
| Bus interface | typ. 80 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. 70 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.
| Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminal variants | |||
| Catalog number | Mounting | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| EL3255 (this page) | 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) | ||
| EL3201 | DIN rail / panel | ||
| EL3202 | 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) | ||
| EL3204 | 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) | ||
Before selecting an alternative, confirm its dimensions, terminals and installation requirements in the manufacturer documentation.
The EL3255 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 EL3255 — 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 EL3255; size the surrounding wiring and upstream protection to these published ratings rather than to a generic assumption.
For a discontinued unit, match function and electrical ratings rather than the label alone.
Q.Which value is published under mounting for catalog number EL3255?
For EL3255, mounting is given as 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715). Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.Before ordering EL3255, which operating temperature entry should be checked?
The operating temperature entry quoted above is 0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1). Confirm this figure against the unit currently in the panel.
Q.Where can I find the storage temperature data for EL3255?
It is listed in the specification table for Beckhoff EL3255 as -40…+85°C. Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.What should I include in an enquiry for EL3255?
Send the full catalog number EL3255, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for Beckhoff EL3255.
Q.How do I confirm compatibility of EL3255 before ordering?
Match the catalog number EL3255 and the specification values listed above against the installed unit, then confirm the firmware or hardware revision where a revision-sensitive part is involved.
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