Beckhoff · EtherCAT Terminal
EL3312 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 |
typ. 1 kHz |
| I/O and communication |
| Bus interface |
200 mA |
| Communication ports |
EtherCAT, Ethernet |
| Resolution |
16 bit, representation adjustable: 0.1/0.01°C or 1/2/4 µV per digit |
| Mechanical |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm |
| Weight |
approx. 60 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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EL3312 (this page) |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| EL3314 |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| EL3314-0010 |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| EL3314-0090 |
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 EL3312 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 EL3312
Beckhoff EL3312 — 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 EL3312; verify the catalog number against your bill of materials before requesting a quotation.
- Tripping characteristic: 8…9 mm — Verify it in the project documentation before confirming the order.
- Mounting: 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) — Check this value against the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
- Bus interface: 200 mA — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
- Enclosure rating: IP20 (IEC 60529) — Record it with the other nameplate data when sourcing a replacement.
For a discontinued unit, match function and electrical ratings rather than the label alone.
Common questions about EL3312
Q.For EL3312, what does the specification table state about dimensions (H x W x D)?
The specification table lists dimensions (H x W x D) = 12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm for Beckhoff EL3312. Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.Which value is published under operating temperature for catalog number EL3312?
For EL3312, operating temperature is given as 0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1). Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.Before ordering EL3312, 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.How do I confirm compatibility of EL3312 before ordering?
Match the catalog number EL3312 and the specification values listed above against the installed unit, then confirm the firmware or hardware revision where a revision-sensitive part is involved.
Q.What should I include in an enquiry for EL3312?
Send the full catalog number EL3312, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for Beckhoff EL3312.