Beckhoff · EtherCAT Terminal
EL4032 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) |
| I/O and communication |
| Bus interface |
typ. 140 mA |
| Communication ports |
EtherCAT, Ethernet |
| Resolution |
12 bit |
| 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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EL4032 (this page) |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| EL4002 |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| EL4004 |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| EL4008 |
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 EL4032 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 EL4032
Beckhoff EL4032 — 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 EL4032; confirm the installed unit's part number and revision so the replacement matches both electrically and mechanically.
- Humidity: 95%, no condensation — Confirm the revision of the installed unit before a like-for-like replacement.
- Bus interface: typ. 140 mA — Use it as the reference when cross-checking a current-production equivalent.
- Supply voltage: 24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) — Verify it in the project documentation before confirming the order.
- Communication ports: EtherCAT, Ethernet — 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 EL4032
Q.Where can I find the storage temperature data for EL4032?
It is listed in the specification table for Beckhoff EL4032 as -40…+85°C. Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.For EL4032, what does the specification table state about operating temperature?
The specification table lists operating temperature = 0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) for Beckhoff EL4032. Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.Which value is published under supply voltage for catalog number EL4032?
For EL4032, supply voltage is given as 24 V DC (IEC 61131-2). Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.What should I include in an enquiry for EL4032?
Send the full catalog number EL4032, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for Beckhoff EL4032.
Q.How do I confirm compatibility of EL4032 before ordering?
Match the catalog number EL4032 and the specification values listed above against the installed unit, then confirm the firmware or hardware revision where a revision-sensitive part is involved.