EL2872 Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminal, 16-channel digital output, 24 V DC, 0.5 A, flat-ribbon cable
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Beckhoff EL2872 - EtherCAT Terminals - Weight: approx. 55 g; Operating Temperature: -25…+55°C; Storage Temperature: -40…+85°C.
Overview
Part number EL2872 from Beckhoff, listed in Fieldbus Modules & Gateways. Specifications on file: Approvals/markings CE, CCC, UL, ATEX, IECEx; Bit width in the process image 16 outputs; Configuration no address or configuration setting; Connection technology flat-ribbon cable. KKM Solutions quotes this part with pricing and availability confirmed per order.
This listing covers the Beckhoff EL2872, a part number in the EtherCAT Terminals category. The manufacturer's published data for this part number specifies Weight: approx. 55 g and Operating Temperature: -25…+55°C.
Published specifications for this part include Storage Temperature: -40…+85°C; Relative Humidity: 95%, no condensation; Special Features: ideal for multi-pin connector valve terminals; Nominal Voltage: 24 V DC (-15%/+20%); Approvals/markings: CE, CCC, UL, ATEX, IECEx; Vibration/shock resistance: conforms to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27; EMC immunity/emission: conforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4; Ex marking: ATEX:
II 3 G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc
IECEx:
Ex ec IIC T4 Gc; Electrical isolation: 500 V (E-bus/field potential); Protect. rating/installation pos.: IP20/variable; Configuration: no address or configuration setting; Current consumption E-bus: typ. 130 mA. The complete technical table is shown in the Specifications tab on this page.
Specifications
| Approvals/markings | CE, CCC, UL, ATEX, IECEx |
|---|---|
| Bit width in the process image | 16 outputs |
| Configuration | no address or configuration setting |
| Connection technology | flat-ribbon cable |
| Current consumption E-bus | typ. 130 mA |
| Current consumption power contacts | typ. 25 mA + load (no power contacts) |
| Distributed clocks | – |
| Electrical isolation | 500 V (E-bus/field potential) |
| EMC immunity/emission | conforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4 |
| Ex marking | ATEX: II 3 G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc IECEx: Ex ec IIC T4 Gc |
| Load type | ohmic, inductive, lamp load |
| Max. output current | 0.5 A (short-circuit proof) per channel |
| Nominal Voltage | 24 V DC (-15%/+20%) |
| Number of outputs | 16 |
| Operating Temperature | -25…+55°C |
| Protect. rating/installation pos. | IP20/variable |
| Rated current | max. 1 A per connection pin |
| Relative Humidity | 95%, no condensation |
| Reverse polarity protection | yes |
| Special Features | ideal for multi-pin connector valve terminals |
| Storage Temperature | -40…+85°C |
| Switching times | typ. TON: 60 µs, typ. TOFF: 300 µs |
| Vibration/shock resistance | conforms to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27 |
| Weight | approx. 55 g |
Product details
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | EL2872 |
| Product category | Fieldbus Modules & Gateways |
| Published specifications | 24 attributes listed |
| Related part numbers | 11 other part numbers in this family |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Who manufactures the EL2872?
EL2872 is made by Beckhoff and is listed in our Fieldbus Modules & Gateways category. KKM Solutions is an independent distributor, not an authorized Beckhoff dealer: we source the exact Beckhoff part number EL2872, and the quote confirms condition and lead time before you order.
Is the EL2872 new and genuine?
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What warranty comes with the EL2872, and can I return it?
Parts we supply are warranted against manufacturing defects for 1 year from the date of delivery; where the manufacturer's own warranty is longer, the manufacturer's warranty applies. The warranty covers repair, replacement, or credit of the defective part and does not cover normal wear items, misapplication, improper installation, or consequential damages. Contact us within 30 days of delivery before returning anything — all returns need a return authorization from the order desk.
What is the lifecycle status of EL2872?
No published lifecycle status is on file for EL2872. Beckhoff lists whether a catalog number is current, superseded or end-of-life on its own product page, and our order desk confirms the status with the manufacturer at quote time, before you commit. Send the part number through the quote form on this page.
What are the key specifications of EL2872?
Key specifications include Approvals/markings: CE, CCC, UL, ATEX, IECEx; Bit width in the process image: 16 outputs; Configuration: no address or configuration setting; Connection technology: flat-ribbon cable. The full specification table on this page lists every published attribute for this part.
What voltage does EL2872 use?
Per the published specification for EL2872: Nominal Voltage: 24 V DC (-15%/+20%). Confirm against the full specification table on this page, or ask our order desk to verify it with the manufacturer at quote time.
What is the current rating of EL2872?
Per the published specification for EL2872: Max. output current: 0.5 A (short-circuit proof) per channel; Rated current: max. 1 A per connection pin. Confirm against the full specification table on this page, or ask our order desk to verify it with the manufacturer at quote time.
What operating temperature is EL2872 rated for?
Per the published specification for EL2872: Operating Temperature: -25…+55°C. Confirm against the full specification table on this page, or ask our order desk to verify it with the manufacturer at quote time.
How quickly can EL2872 ship?
Lead time for EL2872 is quoted per order and confirmed on your quote, which our order desk sends within 1 business day. For a line-down emergency, call the 24/7 order desk at (825) 454-5367.
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