Beckhoff EL1002 EtherCAT Terminal

Beckhoff EL1002 EtherCAT Terminal is a compact, two-channel digital input module that accepts 24 V DC signals and transmits them over EtherCAT to the controller. Each channel provides a binary input with a 3 ms input filter, enabling debouncing of fast transitions, and the terminal is galvanically isolated from the EtherCAT bus to protect the controller. The unit mounts on a 35 mm DIN rail (EN 60715) and measures roughly 15 mm wide by 100 mm high and 70 mm deep, with a 12 mm rail footprint. It features indicator LEDs for each input channel and provides a sensor supply for input 1 via an internal positive power contact, simplifying wiring. The EL1002 conforms to standard industrial environments with IP20 protection, and its data is transmitted to the host controller through the EtherCAT network with Beckhoff's digital input terminal family. Typical applications include reading pushbuttons, limit switches, and other 24 V DC control signals in automated machinery, packaging lines, and process automation, where fast, reliable state sampling is required. The EL1002 sits in the EL10xxx digital input family, alongside EL1004 (4-channel) and EL1008 (8-channel), delivering consistent timing, electrical isolation, and robust performance across Beckhoff systems. Certifications commonly listed for EL1002 variants include CE, UKCA, EAC, and CCC, with broader safety markings depending on the exact model/version.