Beckhoff EL1008 8-Channel Digital Input

The 8-channel digital input, also known as digital input module or digital signal input, with type number EL1008 from Beckhoff is an electrical amplifier module for the acquisition of digital signals, which serves as an EtherCAT terminal. It is designed for an operating voltage of 24 V DC and offers a response time of 3 ms. It has the dimensions 7 x 1 x 10 cm and a weight of 0.06 kg. Digital input modules like this serve for the reliable acquisition and forwarding of switching states and binary signals from sensors and field devices to higher-level control systems. This enables precise monitoring of process states, machine safety functions, and the control of actuators. Typical applications can be found in industrial automation technology for condition monitoring of production plants and in building management systems for the acquisition of sensor information such as window contacts or door status.

EtherCAT-Klemme, 24 V DC, 3 ms