Product description
EL290422 Version: 3.2.2
4.3 Technical data
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Product designation EL2904
Number of outputs 4
Status display 4 (one green LED per output)
Fault reaction time ≤ watchdog times
Output current per channel max. 500mA, min. 20mA with Current Measurement Active parameter
enabled
Utilization category according to EN 60947-5-1 DC-13
Actuators When selecting actuators please ensure that the EL2904 test pulses do
not lead to actuator switching.
Cable length between actuator and terminal unshielded max. 100m
shielded max. 100m
Wire cross-section min. 0.75mm
2
Input process image 6bytes
Output process image 6bytes
EL2904 supply voltage (PELV) 24V
DC
(–15%/+20%)
(A 10A fuse should be provided for the potential group)
Protection class III
(by using a SELV/PELV power supply unit)
Overvoltage category II
Current consumption via E-bus approx. 221mA
Power loss of the terminal typically 2W
Electrical isolation (between the channels) no
Electrical isolation (between the channels and the E-bus) yes
Insulation voltage (between the channels and the E-bus,
under common operating conditions)
Insulation tested with 500V
DC
Dimensions (WxHxD) 24mm x 100mm x 68mm
Weight approx.100g
Permissible ambient temperature (operation)
up to SW 03
0°C ... +55°C
(see chapter Example configuration for temperature measurement)
Permissible ambient temperature (operation)
from SW 04 (CW 02/2014)
-25°C ... +55°C
(see chapter Example configuration for temperature measurement)
Permissible ambient temperature (transport/storage) -40°C ... +70°C
Permissible air humidity 5% to 95%, non-condensing
Permissible air pressure (operation/storage/transport) 750hPa ... 1100hPa
(this is equivalent to an altitude of approx. -690m to 2450m above sea
level assuming an international standard atmosphere)
Climate category according to EN60721-3-3 3K3
(the deviation from 3K3 is possible only with optimal environmental
conditions and also applies only to the technical data which are
specified differently in this documentation)
Permissible degree of pollution
according to EN 60664-1
2
(see chapter Maintenance)
Inadmissible operating conditions TwinSAFE terminals must not be used under the following operating
conditions:
• under the influence of ionizing radiation (exceeding the natural
background radiation)
• in corrosive environments
1
• in an environment that leads to unacceptable soiling of the bus
terminal
EMC immunity/emission conforms to EN61000-6-2/ EN61000-6-4
Vibration/shock resistance conforms to EN60068-2-6/ EN60068-2-27
Shocks 15g with pulse duration 11ms in all three axes
Corrosive gas test According to DINEN 60068-2-60:2016-06, method 4 with increased
concentrations according to ANSI/ISA 71.04:2013 Level GX Group A
• Test duration: 21 days
• Hydrogen sulfide: (50 ± 5) ppb
• Nitrogen dioxide: (1250 ± 20) ppb
• Chlorine: (10 ± 5) ppb