{"product_id":"beckhoff-el2596-ethercat-terminal-1-channel-led-output-module","title":"Beckhoff EL2596 EtherCAT Terminal 1-Channel LED Output Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eProviding high-precision drive control for machine vision illumination systems, the \u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff EL2596\u003c\/strong\u003e EtherCAT Terminal coordinates fast-switching LED outputs with sub-microsecond synchronization. This 1-channel LED output module operates on a 24 V DC system, offering adjustable output parameters across constant current, constant voltage, and pulse-width modulation (PWM) modes. By linking illumination triggers directly to the EtherCAT distributed clock system, the device facilitates micron-level coordination between industrial camera exposures and light strobes, ensuring optimal image capture consistency on high-speed automation lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Mode Output Capability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Configurable support for constant voltage, constant current, and high-frequency PWM operating modes to match specific LED luminaire requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistributed Clock Synchronization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly precise timing synchronization with accuracy deviations well under 1 microsecond across the EtherCAT network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Fast Switching Times:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turn-on and turn-off times typified at less than 1 microsecond, supporting pulsed light intervals from 25 microseconds up to 10 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsolated Camera Interfaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features one electrically isolated trigger input and one push-pull trigger output to interface seamlessly with industrial vision sensors and cameras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive Field Diagnostics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real-time hardware status indicators and internal monitoring for current and voltage limits to prevent thermal damage to connected LEDs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStrobe and flash synchronization for industrial machine vision cameras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-speed optical sorting and quality control inspection systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConstant-current LED panel illumination and luminance management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated RGB LED illumination setups via common-anode configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0; text-align: left; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0; text-align: left; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eSpecification Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBeckhoff\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003eEL2596\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003eEtherCAT Terminal (1-Channel LED Output)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003e24 V DC (-15% \/ +20%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003eLoad Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003eLED (Ohmic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003eOutput Current (Pulsed Mode)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003e0 to 3 A (duty-cycle dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003eOutput Current (Continuous Mode)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003e0 to 1.2 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003eDistributed Clocks (DC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003eYes (precision \u0026lt; 1 microsecond)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSwitching Times (TON \/ TOFF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003eTypical \u0026lt; 1 microsecond\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003eE-bus Current Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003eTypical 240 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003eElectrical Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003e500 V (E-bus \/ field potential)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003eTrigger Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003e1 isolated, typical 3 mA, 4 to 24 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003eTrigger Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003e1 isolated, max 10 mA push-pull, 10 to 24 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003eHousing Form Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003eHigh Density (HD) with signal LEDs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003e0 to +55 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003e-25 to +85 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003e12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003e55 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 8px;\"\u003e0.15 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEmpirical Engineering Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe EL2596 integrates seamlessly into standard Beckhoff TwinCAT 2 and TwinCAT 3 development environments. Ensure your TwinCAT EtherCAT XML device description (ESI) is updated to the latest revision to access all advanced CoE (CANopen over EtherCAT) parameters. It is backwards-compatible with standard EtherCAT couplers such as the EK1100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eWhen configuring the terminal for pulsed operation up to 3 A, carefully manage the Duty Cycle settings within the control logic. Operating at high duty cycles under maximum current load can cause thermal buildup. It is highly recommended to mount the module vertically with adequate clearance above and below the terminal block to maintain passive airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eFor sub-microsecond strobe timing, ensure that the cables feeding both the LED array and the camera trigger lines are properly shielded. Route low-voltage signal cables away from AC power lines or high-frequency motor drive cables to eliminate potential EMI noise coupling onto the fast trigger output line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #9b2c2c; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; margin: 0;\"\u003eIsolate all electrical power sources from the EtherCAT system and the field supply bus before mounting or removing the EL2596 terminal. Failure to completely de-energize the assembly may lead to optical system damage or back-plane communication errors on the E-bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; margin-top: 2px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eAlign the terminal with the 35 mm DIN rail (conforming to EN 60715) and slide it firmly onto the rail until the locking mechanism clicks into place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; margin-top: 2px;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eEnsure the lateral tongue-and-groove joint is properly aligned and engaged with any adjacent EtherCAT terminals to establish clean E-bus contact connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; margin-top: 2px;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eStrip terminal wires to 8–9 mm. Insert a standard screwdriver into the clamp release port to actuate the spring-cage, insert the solid or ferruled conductor, and release the clamp to secure the contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106492899691,"sku":"EL2596","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/el2596-5cph0joier5.png?v=1776244407","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/beckhoff-el2596-ethercat-terminal-1-channel-led-output-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}