{"product_id":"el3054-beckhoff-4-channel-analog-input-terminal-4-20-ma","title":"EL3054 BECKHOFF 4-Channel Analog Input Terminal 4–20 mA","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEL3054 (EL3054)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-density 4-channel analog input terminal designed for the EtherCAT I\/O system. It is engineered to process standard\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 to 20 mA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecurrent signals from field devices such as pressure transmitters, level sensors, and flow meters. Featuring a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12-bit resolution\u003c\/strong\u003e, the EL3054 provides a cost-effective yet precise solution for B2B industrial automation tasks. Its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esingle-ended\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etechnology allows four independent input channels to be housed in a compact\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewide terminal, maximizing DIN rail space efficiency. Built-in diagnostics and signal filtering make it a reliable choice for process engineering and general machine construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Configuration (Deep Dive)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEL3054\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoperates using a multiplexing conversion method with a default conversion time of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.625 ms\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes it well-suited for standard process variables where extreme high-speed synchronization (Distributed Clocks) is not required. To ensure signal quality in noisy industrial environments, the terminal features software-configurable\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFIR (Finite Impulse Response)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIIR (Infinite Impulse Response)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efilters, along with a hardware input filter limit frequency of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe terminal maps its data into a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16-byte process image\u003c\/strong\u003e, supporting both standard and compact formats. It also includes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elimit value monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing for the internal triggering of status bits if a signal exceeds user-defined thresholds. The unit is designed for rugged use, featuring\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500 V electrical isolation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eATEX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecertification for installation in Zone 2 hazardous areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEL3054\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 (Single-ended)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 to 20 mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 bit (16-bit presentation)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConversion Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.625 ms (Default, configurable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Filter Frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasuring Error\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt; ±0.3 % (relative to full scale)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypically 85 Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Consumption (E-bus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypically 130 mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Isolation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 V (E-bus \/ Signal voltage)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprovals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCE, UL, ATEX (II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the benefit of the 4-channel density in the EL3054?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy providing four channels in a single\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehousing, the EL3054 reduces the total number of terminals required in a control cabinet. This is particularly beneficial for B2B machine builders looking to reduce hardware costs and panel size without sacrificing I\/O count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this terminal support wire-break detection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Because the signal range starts at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 mA\u003c\/strong\u003e, any current reading significantly below this threshold (e.g., 0 mA) is instantly recognized by the PLC as a wire break or sensor failure, providing inherent safety diagnostics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs software configuration required for the EL3054?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo address or complex configuration is required for basic operation; the terminal is \"Plug and Play\" within the EtherCAT network. However, advanced features like FIR\/IIR filter settings and limit values can be easily adjusted via the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwinCAT CoE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(CanOpen over EtherCAT) parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering \u0026amp; Installation Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWiring and Signal Integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor analog signals, the use of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eshielded cabling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis essential. The shield should be connected to the functional earth (FE) via a shield bus or low-impedance clamp at the terminal entry to prevent electromagnetic interference from distorting the 12-bit measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Ended Connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn a single-ended configuration, all four inputs share a common internal ground. Ensure that the sensors being connected are compatible with this common-reference architecture to avoid ground loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe EL3054 supports\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eES series pluggable wiring\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the entire wiring level to be removed for maintenance or terminal replacement without disconnecting individual sensor leads. This reduces downtime and prevents wiring errors during service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEL3054\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estrikes an ideal balance between density and performance. Its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12-bit resolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis sufficient for the vast majority of industrial monitoring tasks, while the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 kHz input filter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eeffectively smooths out high-frequency electrical noise. Compliance with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEN 61000-6-2\/4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor EMC ensures reliable operation even when mounted near high-power components like variable frequency drives. For engineers, the integration into the Beckhoff ecosystem means seamless mapping of analog values into PLC variables, enabling rapid development of sophisticated monitoring and control applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106699305323,"sku":"EL3054","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/el3054-xkxuw2gin3w.png?v=1776244432","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/el3054-beckhoff-4-channel-analog-input-terminal-4-20-ma","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}