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The BECKHOFF ELM3602-0000 is a 2-channel analog input EtherCAT Terminal designed for IEPE and accelerometer signal measurement. Built within a durable zinc die-cast metal housing, this precision terminal delivers 24-bit resolution and supports a maximum sampling rate of 50 ksps per channel simultaneously, with selectable oversampling factors up to 100. It is engineered for integration into EtherCAT industrial automation networks, providing reliable data acquisition for vibration monitoring, acoustic analysis, and high-precision sensor applications.
This measurement terminal features advanced signal processing capabilities, including TrueRMS calculation, free numeric filters, PeakHold functions, integrator and differentiator blocks, and non-linear scaling. Connection diagnostics such as broken wire and short circuit detection help ensure operational reliability, while distributed clocks provide synchronized timing across the network with an accuracy significantly below 1 microsecond.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BECKHOFF |
| Exact Model | ELM3602-0000 |
| Product Type | EtherCAT Terminal |
| Housing Material | Zinc die-cast |
| Design Form | Metal housing with signal LEDs |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Technology | IEPE, voltage measurement |
| Signal Type | Single-ended |
| Resolution | 24 bit (incl. sign) |
| Max. Sampling Rate | Max. 20 µs / 50 ksps per channel, simultaneously |
| Oversampling Factor | n = 1…100 selectable |
| Internal Resistance | > 2 MΩ |
| Measuring Error | Typ. < ±100 ppm / ±0.01 % in some measuring ranges (relative to full scale value, DC) |
| Temperature Coefficient | Typ. < 10 ppm/K |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Current Consumption E-bus | Typ. 460 mA |
| Electrical Isolation | 707 V DC (type test) channel/bus and channel/SGND; no isolation channel/channel |
| Thermal Dissipation | Typ. 3 W |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Protocol | EtherCAT |
| Distributed Clocks | Yes, accuracy << 1 µs |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Connection Technology | 2-wire |
| Connection Type | Push-in, service plug 2-pin |
| Connection Cross-Section (Solid / Stranded) | 0.2…1.5 mm² (AWG 24…14) |
| Connection Cross-Section (Fine-Stranded with Ferrule) | 0.25…0.75 mm² (AWG 24…14) |
| Stripping Length | 8…9 mm |
| Mounting | On 35 mm DIN rail conforming to EN 60715 with lock |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 30 mm x 100 mm x 95 mm |
| Net Weight | Approx. 350 g |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | 0…+55 degC |
| Storage Temperature Range | -25…+85 degC |
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The BECKHOFF ELM3602-0000 is a 2-channel analog input EtherCAT Terminal designed for IEPE and accelerometer signal measurement. Built within a durable zinc die-cast metal housing, this precision terminal delivers 24-bit resolution and supports a maximum sampling rate of 50 ksps per channel simultaneously, with selectable oversampling factors up to 100. It is engineered for integration into EtherCAT industrial automation networks, providing reliable data acquisition for vibration monitoring, acoustic analysis, and high-precision sensor applications.
This measurement terminal features advanced signal processing capabilities, including TrueRMS calculation, free numeric filters, PeakHold functions, integrator and differentiator blocks, and non-linear scaling. Connection diagnostics such as broken wire and short circuit detection help ensure operational reliability, while distributed clocks provide synchronized timing across the network with an accuracy significantly below 1 microsecond.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BECKHOFF |
| Exact Model | ELM3602-0000 |
| Product Type | EtherCAT Terminal |
| Housing Material | Zinc die-cast |
| Design Form | Metal housing with signal LEDs |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Technology | IEPE, voltage measurement |
| Signal Type | Single-ended |
| Resolution | 24 bit (incl. sign) |
| Max. Sampling Rate | Max. 20 µs / 50 ksps per channel, simultaneously |
| Oversampling Factor | n = 1…100 selectable |
| Internal Resistance | > 2 MΩ |
| Measuring Error | Typ. < ±100 ppm / ±0.01 % in some measuring ranges (relative to full scale value, DC) |
| Temperature Coefficient | Typ. < 10 ppm/K |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Current Consumption E-bus | Typ. 460 mA |
| Electrical Isolation | 707 V DC (type test) channel/bus and channel/SGND; no isolation channel/channel |
| Thermal Dissipation | Typ. 3 W |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Protocol | EtherCAT |
| Distributed Clocks | Yes, accuracy << 1 µs |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Connection Technology | 2-wire |
| Connection Type | Push-in, service plug 2-pin |
| Connection Cross-Section (Solid / Stranded) | 0.2…1.5 mm² (AWG 24…14) |
| Connection Cross-Section (Fine-Stranded with Ferrule) | 0.25…0.75 mm² (AWG 24…14) |
| Stripping Length | 8…9 mm |
| Mounting | On 35 mm DIN rail conforming to EN 60715 with lock |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 30 mm x 100 mm x 95 mm |
| Net Weight | Approx. 350 g |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | 0…+55 degC |
| Storage Temperature Range | -25…+85 degC |
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| Country of origin |
Germany
|