The EL3054 analog input terminal processes signals in the range between 4 and 20 mA. The current is digitized to a resolution of 12 bits and is transmitted (electrically isolated) to the higher-level automation device.
In the EL3154 with four inputs, the 24 V power contact is connected to the terminal in order to enable connection of 2-wire sensors without external supply. The power contacts are connected through.
The EL9540 system terminal contains an overvoltage filter for the 24 V field supply. The filter protects the EtherCAT Terminal from line-bound surge voltages that can occur due to high-energy, dynamic disturbances such as switching overvoltages at inductive consumers or indirect lightning strikes at the supply lines.