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General| Product Name | EL1918 |
|---|---|
| Relative Humidity | 95 %, no condensation |
| Protection Class | IP20 |
| Input Voltage | 24 V DC |
| Electrical Isolation | 500 V |
| Storage Temperature | -25°C to +85°C |
Product revision, use case, and liability disclaimers.
Lists registered and licensed trademarks of Beckhoff Automation GmbH.
Details patent rights protecting EtherCAT technology.
Defines liability limits for product configurations and prohibited modifications.
States copyright and prohibits unauthorized distribution.
Details version history and document changes.
Lists software/hardware versions and change descriptions.
Lists relevant documents and standards for further information.
Specifies required qualifications for personnel working with the product.
Guidance on reading safety instructions and observing warnings.
Explains symbols for arrangement and warning notices.
Contact information and resources for technical support and services.
Outlines operator responsibilities and requirements for safe operation.
Describes safety pictograms on products and their importance.
Essential safety instructions for handling the product.
Safety guidelines to follow before operating the TwinSAFE component.
Safety considerations during TwinSAFE component operation.
Safety procedures to follow after operation.
Describes the EtherCAT Terminal system for sensor/actuator connection.
Mechanical and connection details for the EtherCAT Bus Coupler.
Mechanical and connection details for EtherCAT Terminals.
Explains the E-bus as the data path within a terminal strip.
Describes how operating voltage is passed via power contacts.
Introduction to the TwinSAFE system for safety solutions.
How TwinSAFE components enhance the I/O construction kit for safety.
Details TwinSAFE safety technology, I/O, and protocols.
Fail-safe principle: system failure must not cause danger.
Product description for the EL1918 and EL1918-2200 TwinSAFE Terminal.
Specifies approved purposes and applications for TwinSAFE components.
Approvals and conditions for specific standards like EN 81.
Detailed technical specifications and parameters for the product.
Key safety parameters: lifetime, PFD, performance level.
Implementation of safe inputs and clock outputs.
Characteristic curve for input signals per EN 61131-2.
Physical dimensions of the EL1918 terminal.
Required environmental conditions for operation, storage, and transport.
Instructions and safety for installing TwinSAFE components.
Read safety instructions before installation and commissioning.
Guidance on proper transport and storage of TwinSAFE components.
Process of physically installing components on a mounting rail.
Essential instructions for protecting components from electrostatic discharge.
Requirements for installing terminals in cabinets or boxes.
Correct installation position and necessary clearance distances.
Temperature measurement and overheating considerations.
Thermal notes on favorable/unfavorable terminal arrangements.
Detailed instructions for mounting components on a 35 mm DIN rail.
Procedure for safely removing terminals from the mounting rail.
Electrical connections within the Bus Terminal block.
Automatic electrical connections via spring/power contacts.
Function and safety precautions for the PE power contact.
Need for surge filters for voltage supply protection.
Connection of cables to terminal points.
Diagram and table for connecting the EL1918 terminal.
How inputs 1-8 can be configured for different contact types.
Guidelines for routing signal cables away from interference sources.
Process of configuring the terminal using TwinCAT software.
Instructions for inserting a Bus Coupler in TwinCAT.
Instructions for inserting a Bus Terminal in TwinCAT.
How to add the EL1918 terminal in TwinCAT EtherCAT config.
Setting terminal addresses using DIP switches.
Creation and use of alias devices for I/O configuration.
Parameterizing EL1918 in TwinCAT: linking and safety parameters.
Description of the EL1918 process image data.
Using EL1918 for integrated TwinSAFE logic functions.
Maximum project design size limits for EL1918.
Determining system reaction time from sensor to actuator.
Information on diagnosing the TwinSAFE components.
Description of status LEDs for the EL1918 terminal.
Explanation of diagnostic LEDs and their codes.
Description of LED flash code displays.
How diagnostic messages are saved and read.
Viewing and customizing diagnostic history settings.
Information on maintenance and cleaning of TwinSAFE components.
Designed service life and identification of TwinSAFE terminals.
Manufacturer-only cleaning instructions for TwinSAFE components.
Guidelines for correct disposal of the TwinSAFE component.
Procedure to return used devices to the vendor for disposal.
Information on volatile/non-volatile components and data retention.
Information on EC type examination certificates for TwinSAFE components.
Details EC Declaration of Conformity and relevant directives/standards.
