Manufacturer: BECKHOFF
Product No.: EL9222-4433
Country of origin:Germany
Product Type: Overcurrent Protection Terminals
Payment: T/T, Western Union
Weight: 2000g
Dimensions: 12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
Designed to safeguard critical 24 V DC control circuits within EtherCAT industrial networks, the Beckhoff EL9222-4433 provides precise electronic overcurrent protection for dual channels rated at 3 A each. Operating directly within the standard EtherCAT terminal segment, this module dynamically monitors load currents, offering rapid electronic shutdown in the event of an overload or short circuit, thereby limiting system downtime. It features integrated status LEDs and physical push-buttons on the housing for immediate channel-level diagnostics and manual reset capability, while feeding complete diagnostic telemetry back to the controller via the E-bus interface.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff |
| Model / Article Number | EL9222-4433 |
| Nominal Operating Voltage | 24 V DC |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Rated Current | 3 A per channel |
| Max. Input Supply Current | 10 A |
| Current Consumption (E-bus) | 80 mA typical |
| Electrical Isolation | 500 V (E-bus to signal voltage) |
| Backup Fail-Safe Element | 4 A slow-blow (T) / 4 A slow-blow (T) |
| Overvoltage Cut-off | >= 32 V DC |
| Hold After Trip-Out | >= 10 s |
| Advance Load Warning Threshold | 90 percent of rated channel load |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 degC |
| Storage Temperature | -25 to 85 degC |
| Enclosure Protection Rating | IP20 |
| Housing Material | Polycarbonate |
| Physical Dimensions (W x H x D) | 12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm |
| Net Weight | 55 g |
| Shipping Weight (Calculated) | 2.0 kg |
| Certifications and Approvals | CE, cULus, cURus |
| Terminal Contact | Wiring Specifications & Signal Mapping |
|---|---|
| Solid Conductor Range | 0.08 to 2.5 mm² (AWG 28 to 14) via screwdriver spring actuation |
| Stranded Conductor Range | 0.08 to 2.5 mm² (AWG 28 to 14) |
| Conductor with Ferrule (f) | 0.14 to 1.5 mm² (AWG 26 to 16) |
| Stripping Depth | 8 to 9 mm |
| Power Contact Rating | Imax: 10 A (Output 1 utilizes internal power contact path) |
The EL9222-4433 is optimized for 3 A fixed current limits per channel. For variable current configurations, look to the adjustable EtherCAT terminals (such as the EL9224). When inserting this module into an existing I/O stack, ensure that your TwinCAT EtherCAT XML Device Description (ESI) files are updated to match the specific firmware revision. If replacing an older EL9222-0000, verify that your E-bus current budget can handle the 80 mA load of the EL9222-4433.
The absolute maximum capacity of the power contact rail is 10 A. Continuous heavy loads across multiple downstream modules must be calculated to prevent overload of the power contacts. If your segment exceeds 10 A total, you must insert an EL9100 or EL9110 power feed terminal directly upstream to segment the power contacts and prevent local terminal overheating.
To avoid intermittent faults, adhere strictly to the 8 to 9 mm stripping length. Under-stripping causes insecure mechanical tension clamp engagement, while over-stripping risks exposing bare wire to adjacent, closely-spaced terminals. When commissioning from TwinCAT, remember to map the CoE (CanOverEtherCAT) objects to read historical trip data and clear fault states remotely.
CRITICAL WARNING:
De-energize the entire segment and isolate all 24 V DC power feeds before installing or removing the overcurrent protection terminal. Failure to do so may damage the E-bus connection pins, disrupt network communications, or lead to accidental arc discharges across adjacent contacts.
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| Country of origin |
Germany
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