Manufacturer: BECKHOFF
Product No.: EL4038
Country of origin:Germany
Product Type: EtherCAT Terminals
Payment: T/T, Western Union
Weight: 85g
Dimensions: 12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
To streamline analog signal generation in industrial automation topologies, the BECKHOFF EL4038 EtherCAT terminal provides eight high-density analog outputs within a compact 12 mm form factor. This 8-channel analog output module converts digital control values from the process image into standard electrical signals ranging from -10 to +10 V with a 12-bit resolution. Operating on single-ended, 1-wire connection technology, the module minimizes panel wiring overhead while maximizing output channel density on the DIN rail. Integrated distributed clocks ensure ultra-precise, synchronized signal output across the entire EtherCAT network, making it suitable for high-speed control loops.
| Manufacturer | BECKHOFF |
| Part Number / Model | EL4038 |
| Connection Technology | 1-wire, single-ended |
| Number of Outputs | 8 |
| Power Supply | 24 V DC via power contacts |
| Signal Voltage | -10 to +10 V |
| Distributed Clocks | Yes |
| Distributed Clock Precision | < 1 us |
| Load | > 5 kOhm (short-circuit proof) |
| Output Error | < 0.1% (relative to end value) |
| Resolution | 12 bit |
| Electrical Isolation | 500 V (E-bus / signal voltage) |
| Conversion Time | approx. 400 us |
| Current Consumption Power Contacts | typ. 25 mA |
| Current Consumption E-bus | typ. 100 mA |
| Bit Width in Process Image | 8 x 16 bit AO output |
| Operating Temperature | -25 to +60 degC |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +85 degC |
| Relative Humidity | 95 %, no condensation |
| Protection Rating | IP20 |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm |
| Weight | approx. 85 g |
| Connection Type | Conductor Type | Cross-section Range | AWG Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Actuation Terminal | Solid Conductor (s) | 0.08 to 2.5 mm² | AWG 28 to 14 |
| Spring Actuation Terminal | Stranded Conductor (st) | 0.08 to 2.5 mm² | AWG 28 to 14 |
| Spring Actuation Terminal | Flexible with Ferrule (f) | 0.14 to 1.5 mm² | AWG 26 to 16 |
| Stripping Length | 8 to 9 mm | ||
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Germany
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