Beckhoff’s ED series EtherCAT terminals offers a new housing format in the I/O portfolio and expanded functionality while retaining full compatibility with existing Beckhoff hardware
Beckhoff’s ED series EtherCAT terminals offers a new housing format in the I/O portfolio and expanded functionality while retaining full compatibility with existing Beckhoff hardware. Internally, the ED series terminals offer the same high performance, expansive functionality, and built-in diagnostics capabilities offered by all EtherCAT devices. The DIN-rail mounted ED series EtherCAT Terminals are characterized by a modernized design, tool-free installation via push-in wiring connections and additional app-based diagnostics via a scannable product data matrix. This systematic advancement of the distributed I/O system is designed to increase signal acquisition efficiency. The IP20-rated ED terminals enable traceability for quality assurance and spare parts management.