{"product_id":"beckhoff-el2596-0010-ethercat-terminal-1-channel-led-output-module","title":"Beckhoff EL2596-0010 EtherCAT Terminal 1-Channel LED Output Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eProviding direct current control and precise pulse timing for high-speed industrial vision systems, the \u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff EL2596-0010\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly specialized EtherCAT Terminal engineered for LED illumination control. This high-density module operates up to \u003cstrong\u003e48 V DC\u003c\/strong\u003e and delivers up to \u003cstrong\u003e3 A\u003c\/strong\u003e in pulsed mode, allowing direct synchronization with industrial cameras. By utilizing \u003cstrong\u003eDistributed Clocks\u003c\/strong\u003e, the terminal achieves trigger and synchronization precision of less than 1 microsecond, making it ideal for fast-moving inspection lines. It supports multiple operating modes including constant voltage, constant current, and pulse-width modulation (PWM), alongside built-in trigger inputs and outputs to streamline camera-to-light interfacing without external controller lag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-Channel LED Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers flexible illumination control with continuous or high-intensity pulsed modes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Synchronization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in Distributed Clocks provide synchronization precision down to less than 1 microsecond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Control Modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Configurable via CoE (CoE - CAN over EtherCAT) for constant current, constant voltage, or high-frequency PWM operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Camera Triggering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features 1 electrically isolated trigger input (from camera) and 1 electrically isolated trigger output (to camera) to eliminate external delay stages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact HD Housing:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-density 12 mm wide polycarbonate enclosure with integrated signal LEDs for channel state diagnostics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal-Time Diagnostics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extensive diagnostic monitoring parameters available over EtherCAT, checking for voltage limits, open circuits, and overtemperature faults.\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: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-speed industrial machine vision systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomated optical inspection (AOI) units\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSemiconductor manufacturing wafer scanning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRGB and common-anode LED lighting control\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSynchronized multi-angle camera inspection stations\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; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eSpecification Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eBeckhoff\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eEL2596-0010\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOutput Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e1-channel LED output\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConnection Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e2-wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInput Voltage Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e48 V DC (-15% \/ +20%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOutput Voltage Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e0 to (Input Voltage - 2 V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMax. Output Current (Continuous)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e0 to 1.2 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMax. Output Current (Pulsed Mode)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e0 to 3 A (depending on output voltage and duty cycle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDistributed Clocks (DC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eYes, precision less than 1 microsecond\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSwitching Times\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eTypical TON: less than 1 us, TOFF: less than 1 us\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePulse Duration Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e25 microseconds to 10 seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTrigger Output (To Camera)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e1 electrically isolated, max. 10 mA push-pull, 10 to 24 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTrigger Input (From Camera)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e1 electrically isolated, typ. 3 mA, 4 to 24 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eE-bus Current Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eTypical 265 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Contact Current Load\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eMax. 10 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eElectrical Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e500 V (E-bus \/ field potential)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating \/ Storage Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e0 to +55 degC \/ -25 to +85 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003ePolycarbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNet Unit Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e55 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e2.0 kg (including secure export packaging)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWiring \u0026amp; Connection Terminals\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; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eConductor Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eCross-Section (Metric)\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eCross-Section (AWG)\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSolid Wire (s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e0.08 to 1.5 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eAWG 28 to 16\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStranded Wire (st)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e0.25 to 1.5 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eAWG 22 to 16\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFlexible with Ferrule (f)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e0.14 to 0.75 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eAWG 26 to 19\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStripping Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e8 to 9 mm\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\u003ch4\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe EL2596-0010 operates within standard EtherCAT networks and requires a compatible Beckhoff Coupler (such as EK1100 or EK1200) or an Embedded PC. When migrating from legacy analog output cards or PWM modules used for light dimming (such as EL2502), the EL2596-0010 provides highly superior response times and dedicated hardware camera triggering lines, making external pulse generators redundant. Ensure your TwinCAT version is up to date (TwinCAT 3.1 or higher is recommended) to fully leverage the XML device description files for the CoE configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eWhile the module can deliver up to 3 A in pulsed mode, engineers must tightly calculate the thermal profile and duty cycle. Exceeding the maximum allowed duty cycle at high currents can cause thermal shutdown faults. When configuring the LED output, verify if your illumination source requires constant current or constant voltage; choosing the incorrect mode in the CoE directory can over-drive and damage sensitive LED arrays. Additionally, when drawing full 10 A continuous currents across the power contacts, ensure appropriate ventilation inside the enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eTo prevent high-frequency EMI noise from interfering with the camera's triggering signals, always use shielded twisted-pair (STP) wiring for the trigger input and trigger output loops. Keep the cable length to the camera trigger under 10 meters if operating at maximum frequency. When wiring the solid or stranded conductors into the push-in High-Density terminal connections, utilize a dedicated flat-blade terminal screwdriver to depress the spring mechanism gently. This prevents damage to the internal clamp assembly.\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; color: #9b2c2c;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eCRITICAL WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure that the entire control cabinet and all field power supplies feeding the EtherCAT terminal segment are fully de-energized before mounting, removing, or wiring the EL2596-0010. Hot-swapping modules or live-wiring the 48 V DC input can lead to destructive electrical arcing, irreparable module damage, or immediate hardware failure.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; margin-right: 12px; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eMount the terminal onto a 35 mm DIN rail conforming to EN 60715. Align the side-by-side slot-and-key connection and push firmly until the locking mechanism clicks securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; margin-right: 12px; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eEstablish the E-bus connections by sliding the module horizontally against the adjacent EtherCAT terminal until the contacts touch fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; margin-right: 12px; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eConnect the 48 V DC field power supply to the terminal inputs, taking care to respect nominal voltage tolerances (-15% \/ +20%).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; margin-right: 12px; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eWire the LED output lines and camera trigger lines using correct stripping lengths (8 to 9 mm) and shield terminations to prevent electromagnetic coupling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106493718891,"sku":"EL2596-0010","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/el2596-0010-upc3upx0c2f.png?v=1776244406","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/ru\/products\/beckhoff-el2596-0010-ethercat-terminal-1-channel-led-output-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}