EL1098-0000 by Beckhoff

The EL1098-0000 from Beckhoff is a high-performance digital input terminal in the EL EtherCAT Terminals series. It is specifically designed to acquire binary control signals and provide electrical isolation for higher-level automation devices. Key features include 8 digital inputs, a typical input current of 3 mA, and an input filter with a response time of 10 microseconds. This terminal is ideally used in industrial environments for monitoring and controlling a range of sensor inputs while ensuring reliable signal transmission and isolation.

Detailed technical specifications indicate a nominal voltage of 24 V DC (-15%/+20%) and an operating current consumption of the power contacts at 25 mA alongside the E-bus current draw of 90 mA. Additional specifications include a signal voltage range of 18–30 V and a reduced voltage level of 0–7 V at the inputs, ensuring precise voltage detection. The terminal is robustly constructed, adhering to EMC standards EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4, and has a protection rating of IP20 that supports its safe deployment in controlled industrial environments.

Additional features focus on compatibility and resilience, with the unit designed for pluggable wiring compatible with all ESxxxx terminals and a mounting configuration on standard 35-millimeter rails. The product not only meets rigorous vibration and shock resistance criteria as per EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27, but it also carries multiple approvals and markings including CE, UL, ATEX, IECEx, DNV GL. Weighing approximately 50 g and operating across wide temperature ranges, this terminal offers exceptional durability and efficient performance in demanding industrial automation applications, making it an ideal choice for reliable process control.