Introduction
12-channel multi-interface, 8 x DI, 1 x CNT, 1 x ENC AB, 4 x DO, 2 x PWM, 1 x AI, 1 x AO
Fig.4: EL8601-8411The EL8601-8411 EtherCAT Terminal offers a combination of up to twelve signal connections (8 x DI, 2 x DO, 1 x AI, 1 x AO) and up to nine different signal types in only 12 mm installation space.
In addition to the digital inputs and outputs, one analog input and output each are available configurable as current or voltage signal.
The digital inputs with configurable filter times can also be used for 24 V HTL encoders with A, B track incl. latch and gate function or as up/down counter up to 100 kHz counting frequency.
Two of the digital outputs can be used as PWM signal. This can be modulated in both pulse width and frequency in the range of 20 Hz to 25 kHz.
The EL8601-8411 is an ideal complement to the CX7000 Embedded PC due to the large number of configurable combinations. It offers a compact solution for applications where only a few complex signals are required.
Due to the specified number of terminal points, not all signals can be used at the same time. For each signal range, the parameterization can be conveniently defined via TwinCAT using the modules/slots procedure.