{"product_id":"beckhoff-elx3312-0090-ethercat-terminal","title":"BECKHOFF ELX3312-0090 EtherCAT Terminal","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF ELX3312-0090\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-precision, 2-channel analog input EtherCAT Terminal designed for direct temperature measurement using thermocouples located in explosion-hazardous areas. Featuring intrinsic safety (Ex i) interfaces, this terminal permits the direct connection of sensors installed in Zone 0\/20 and Zone 1\/21 hazardous environments, providing a highly integrated solution for process technology applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to its intrinsically safe capabilities, the \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF ELX3312-0090\u003c\/strong\u003e incorporates TwinSAFE SC (Single Channel) technology. This enables the use of standard analog signals for safety-directed tasks within a TwinSAFE system, allowing the transmission of process data to a TwinSAFE Logic terminal for safety-related evaluation and processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact 12 mm terminal supports a wide array of thermocouple types, performing high-resolution, low-noise analog-to-digital conversion. To maintain isolation and safety parameters, the terminal must be integrated into an EtherCAT segment powered by an ELX9560 power supply terminal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntrinsically safe (Ex i) inputs for direct connection of field devices in hazardous locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwinSAFE SC (Single Channel) technology for safety-oriented process data evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo differential analog input channels dedicated to high-accuracy thermocouple measurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWide sensor compatibility supporting thermocouple types K, J, L, E, T, N, U, B, R, S, and C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-resolution 16-bit analog-to-digital conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated cold junction temperature compensation and characteristic curve linearization\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact DIN rail mounting with diagnostics indicators via integrated LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntrinsically safe temperature monitoring in chemical, petrochemical, and gas processing plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThermocouple signal acquisition from Zone 0\/20 and Zone 1\/21 hazardous zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSafety-related temperature monitoring systems using TwinSAFE SC architectures\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProcess engineering automation requiring compact, hazardous-area-compliant I\/O solutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGeneral\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBECKHOFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eExact Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eELX3312-0090\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEtherCAT Terminal\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNumber of Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 differential inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConnection Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2-wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSignal and Measurement\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSensor Types Supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eThermocouples Type K, J, L, E, T, N, U, B, R, S, C (Default: Type K)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMeasuring Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDepending on sensor type (Default Type K: -200 to +1350 degC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e16 bit (0.1 degC per digit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMeasuring Error\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLess than +\/-0.3% (relative to full scale value)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInternal Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTyp. \u0026gt;= 10 kOhm (differential)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConversion Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10 ms to 5000 ms (Adjustable, Default: 270 ms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eElectrical\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSupply Voltage Electronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 V DC via power contacts (Requires ELX9560 power supply)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCurrent Consumption E-Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTyp. 70 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCurrent Consumption Power Contacts\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTyp. 10 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMechanical and Environmental\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApprox. 60 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-25 degC to +60 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-40 degC to +85 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e95%, no condensation\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProtection Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnsure all power supplies are fully de-energized before mounting, wiring, or configuring the terminal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMount the terminal on a standard 35 mm DIN rail (EN 60715) with secure locking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVerify that the terminal is positioned within an EtherCAT Terminal segment that is powered downstream of an approved ELX9560 power supply terminal to ensure intrinsically safe power distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eObserve all mandatory Ex i isolation distances, separation guidelines, and wiring classifications for hazardous-area installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnsure correct thermocouple polarity during wiring to avoid measurement offset and errors. 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