Beckhoff ED3362 | EtherCAT Terminal, 2-channel analog input, measuring bridge

The ED3362 analog input terminal enables the direct connection of two

independent resistance bridges (strain gauges – SG) or load cells using

4-wire or 6-wire connection technology.

It records the ratio of the bridge voltages UBridge to the measured

supply voltage USense and outputs the calculated load values as process

values based on the terminal settings. This enables precise recording of

weights, torques, and vibrations.

In addition, the terminal has two digital inputs/outputs. For example,

an input can be used to trigger a tare function, while an output can be

switched based on local evaluations in the terminal, e.g., depending on

the measured value of the resistance bridge.

Special features:

• integrated, switchable 5 V/10 V bridge supply UExc, generated from

the power contacts

• parallel connection of bridges possible due to powerful bridge supply

• sampling rate of 10 ksps

• two additional digital inputs/outputs for local trigger conditions

The ED series EtherCAT Terminals have push-in connection technology

which makes wiring easy and tool-free.