Beckhoff · EtherCAT Terminal
EL4132 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. 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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EL4132 (this page) |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| EL4134 |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| EL4102 |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| EL4104 |
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 EL4132 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 EL4132
Beckhoff EL4132 — 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 EL4132; record the nameplate data of the unit being replaced before selecting an equivalent.
- Storage temperature: -40…+85°C — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
- Certifications: CE, UL, cULus — Record it with the other nameplate data when sourcing a replacement.
- Operating temperature: 0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) — Confirm the revision of the installed unit before a like-for-like replacement.
- Communication ports: EtherCAT, Ethernet — Use it as the reference when cross-checking a current-production equivalent.
Cross-check the ratings above with the installed device before confirming the order.
Common questions about EL4132
Q.Where can I find the bus interface data for EL4132?
It is listed in the specification table for Beckhoff EL4132 as typ. 170 mA. Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.For EL4132, what does the specification table state about enclosure rating?
The specification table lists enclosure rating = IP20 (IEC 60529) for Beckhoff EL4132. Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.Which value is published under mounting for catalog number EL4132?
For EL4132, mounting is given as 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715). Confirm this figure against the unit currently in the panel.
Q.What should I include in an enquiry for EL4132?
Send the full catalog number EL4132, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for Beckhoff EL4132.
Q.How do I confirm compatibility of EL4132 before ordering?
Match the catalog number EL4132 and the specification values listed above against the installed unit, then confirm the firmware or hardware revision where a revision-sensitive part is involved.