Beckhoff EL10 Series - Positioning of Passive Terminals; Connection; Connection System; Fig. 31 Correct Positioning

Mounting and wiring
EL10xx, EL11xx 47Version: 4.5
4.5 Positioning of passive Terminals
Hint for positioning of passive terminals in the bus terminal block
EtherCAT Terminals (ELxxxx / ESxxxx), which do not take an active part in data transfer within the
bus terminal block are so called passive terminals. The passive terminals have no current consump-
tion out of the E-Bus.
To ensure an optimal data transfer, you must not directly string together more than 2 passive termi-
nals!
Examples for positioning of passive terminals (highlighted)
Fig.31: Correct positioning
Fig.32: Incorrect positioning
4.6 Connection
4.6.1 Connection system
WARNING
Risk of electric shock and damage of device!
Bring the bus terminal system into a safe, powered down state before starting installation, disassembly or
wiring of the bus terminals!