Manufacturer: BECKHOFF
Product No.: EL3114
Country of origin:Germany
Product Type: EtherCAT Terminals
Payment: T/T, Western Union
Weight: 2000g
Dimensions: 12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
Acquisition of high-precision analog signals within synchronized automation environments is handled directly by the Beckhoff EL3114, an EtherCAT terminal delivering four independently isolated differential current measurement channels spanning 0 to 20 mA. Operating with a high-fidelity 16-bit resolution, this industrial terminal converts current loop values into clean process data for the EtherCAT controller. Equipped with high-speed hardware capabilities, it supports Distributed Clocks (DC) with a synchronization accuracy of under 1 microsecond, making it ideal for fast, time-aligned loop measurements across multi-node automation architectures.
| Specification Parameter | Value / Rating |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff Automation |
| Model Number | EL3114 |
| Technology | Differential input |
| Number of Inputs | 4 |
| Input Signal Range | 0 to 20 mA |
| A/D Resolution | 16-bit (including sign) |
| Distributed Clocks (DC) | Yes, accuracy < 1 microsecond |
| Input Filter Limit Frequency | 5 kHz |
| Internal Input Resistance | typ. 85 Ohm + diode voltage |
| Measuring Error | < ±0.3% (relative to full scale value) |
| Conversion Time | typ. 100 microseconds |
| E-bus Current Consumption | typ. 130 mA |
| Electrical Isolation | 500 V (E-bus / signal voltage) |
| Process Image Bit Width | Inputs: 16 bytes |
| Connection Technology | Cage clamp (spring-actuated) |
| Conductor Sizes | Solid/Stranded: 0.08 to 2.5 mm²; Ferrule: 0.14 to 1.5 mm² |
| Housing Dimensions | 12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm |
| Operating Temperature | -25 degC to +60 degC |
| Relative Humidity | 95%, non-condensing |
| Protection Rating | IP20 |
| Approvals | CE, UL, ATEX (II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc) |
| Shipping Weight (Calculated) | 0.055 kg |
| Terminal Contact Point | Signal Assignment | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Input + (Ch 1) | Differential Current Input Positive, Channel 1 |
| 5 | Input - (Ch 1) | Differential Current Input Negative, Channel 1 |
| 2 | Input + (Ch 2) | Differential Current Input Positive, Channel 2 |
| 6 | Input - (Ch 2) | Differential Current Input Negative, Channel 2 |
| 3 | Input + (Ch 3) | Differential Current Input Positive, Channel 3 |
| 7 | Input - (Ch 3) | Differential Current Input Negative, Channel 3 |
| 4 | Input + (Ch 4) | Differential Current Input Positive, Channel 4 |
| 8 | Input - (Ch 4) | Differential Current Input Negative, Channel 4 |
The EL3114 can directly replace legacy EL311x models if process software mappings are verified. Systems switching from non-DC terminals to the EL3114 should ensure that Distributed Clock synchronization is enabled in the TwinCAT active configuration to prevent time-base drift. Ensure the ES3114 variant is selected if pluggable terminal connector modules are preferred for on-site swapping.
The internal differential input path relies on standard operational amplifiers with a absolute maximum common-mode voltage limit of 10 V. Exceeding this boundary across channels will result in severe measurement clamping and non-linearities. Additionally, because this terminal draws a continuous 130 mA from the internal E-bus connection, system integration planners must verify the total current output profile of the preceding Bus Coupler (such as an EK1100) and insert intermediate power supply terminals (EK1110 / EL9400) if the cumulative E-bus budget is exceeded.
To protect sensitive low-amplitude signal transmissions, always route current loops with shielded twisted-pair cabling. Ground the shield at the cabinet entry or terminal bracket. Filtering parameters (such as the IIR/FIR low-pass behavior) are completely adjustable in the TwinCAT Software via the CoE (CAN over EtherCAT) parameter objects 0x80n0, allowing the 5 kHz hardware filter to be fine-tuned to isolate mechanical vibrational noise patterns.
CRITICAL WARNING:
Disconnect all electrical power lines supplying the DIN rail assembly, the controller, and any external loop interfaces before mounting or extracting terminal modules. Hot-plugging or wiring under power is strictly forbidden as it can damage internal bus contacts and lead to module destruction.
Mount the EL3114 onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail (conforming to EN 60715) by sliding it until the double slot and key interlocking guides snap firmly into the adjacent terminal housing.
Secure the grounding and bus connections by checking that the lateral copper E-bus contact blades click together smoothly with no gaps in the segment assembly.
Strip terminal conductor ends to a length of 8 to 9 mm. Insert a flat screwdriver into the spring release slot, insert the wire (solid/stranded up to 2.5 mm²), and release the spring mechanism to complete the wire capture.
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