Beckhoff · EtherCAT Terminal
EL3318 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 |
typ. 210 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. 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.
Model comparison in the same family
| Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminal variants |
| Catalog number |
Mounting |
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EL3318 (this page) |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| EL3312 |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| EL3314 |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| EL3314-0010 |
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 EL3318 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 EL3318
Beckhoff EL3318 — 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 EL3318; record the nameplate data of the unit being replaced before selecting an equivalent.
- Mounting: 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) — Confirm the revision of the installed unit before a like-for-like replacement.
- Certifications: CE, UL, cULus — Use it as the reference when cross-checking a current-production equivalent.
- Resolution: 16 bit, representation adjustable: 0.1/0.01°C or 1/2/4 µV per digit — Verify it in the project documentation before confirming the order.
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm — Check this value against the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Datasheets and compliance documents are available on request; quote the full catalog number when enquiring.
Common questions about EL3318
Q.Where can I find the weight data for EL3318?
It is listed in the specification table for Beckhoff EL3318 as approx. 70 g. Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.For EL3318, what does the specification table state about resolution?
The specification table lists resolution = 16 bit, representation adjustable: 0.1/0.01°C or 1/2/4 µV per digit for Beckhoff EL3318. Confirm this figure against the unit currently in the panel.
Q.Which value is published under mounting for catalog number EL3318?
For EL3318, mounting is given as 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715). Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.Can the EL3318 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number EL3318 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 EL3318?
Send the full catalog number EL3318, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for Beckhoff EL3318.