The HD EtherCAT Terminals (High Density) with increased packing density feature 16 connection points in the housing of a 12 mm terminal block.

| Technical data | EL3255 |
|---|---|
| Number of inputs | 5 |
| Power supply | via power contacts |
| Technology | ratiometric potentiometer evaluation, 3-wire connection |
| Distributed clocks | – |
| Feed voltage potentiometer | 10 V, max. 0.3 A total current |
| Internal resistance | >> 100 kΩ |
| Sensor types | potentiometer 300 Ω…50 kΩ |
| Connection method | 3-wire |
| Supply voltage | potentiometer 10 V |
| Output current | ∑ 0.3 A |
| Wiring fail indication | yes |
| Conversion time | approx. 5 s up to 1 ms, depending on configuration and filter setting, default: approx. 50 ms |
| Resistance range | 300 Ω…50 kΩ |
| Resolution | 16 bits |
| Measuring error | ≤ ±0.5 % (relative to full scale value) |
| Electrical isolation | 500 V (E-bus/signal voltage) |
| Current consumption power contacts | typ. 20 mA + load |
| Current consumption E-bus | typ. 210 mA |
| Bit width in the process image | 5 x 16 bit input |
| Configuration | no address setting, configuration via the controller |
| Conductor types | solid wire, stranded wire and ferrule |
| Conductor connection | solid wire conductors: direct plug-in technique; stranded wire conductors and ferrules: spring actuation by screwdriver |
| Rated cross-section | solid wire: 0.08…1.5 mm²; stranded wire: 0.25…1.5 mm²; ferrule: 0.14…0.75 mm² |
| Special features | open-circuit recognition |
| Weight | approx. 70 g |
| Operating/storage temperature | 0…+55 °C/-25…+85 °C |
| Relative humidity | 95 %, no condensation |
| Vibration/shock resistance | conforms to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27/29 |
| EMC immunity/emission | conforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4 |
| Protect. class/installation pos. | IP 20/variable |
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Product announcement
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estimated market release 1st quarter 2012 |
