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Series | EL600x |
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Bus system | EtherCAT |
Protection Class | IP20 |
Relative Humidity | 95%, non-condensing |
Electrical isolation | 500 V (E-bus/signal voltage) |
Vibration/shock resistance | conform to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27 |
EMC immunity/emission | conform to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4 |
Installation position | Any |
Manufacturer | Beckhoff |
Provides an overview of the EL600x and EL602x serial interface terminals, including their types and interfaces.
Details the intended audience, notes, disclaimer, and trademarks relevant to the documentation.
Details safety regulations, exclusion of liability, personnel qualification, and instruction symbols used in the document.
Lists the version history of the documentation, detailing changes made in each version.
Explains the 14-digit designation system for Beckhoff EtherCAT devices, including family key, type, version, and revision.
Introduces the EL6001 and EL6021 serial interface terminals, their technology, and quick links.
Provides detailed technical specifications for the EL6001 and EL6021 serial interface terminals.
Introduces the EL6002 and EL6022 serial interface terminals, their technology, and quick links.
Provides detailed technical specifications for the EL6002 and EL6022 serial interface terminals.
Outlines the initial steps for starting up the EL600x/EL602x terminals.
Refers to the EtherCAT System Documentation for fieldbus basics.
Explains EtherCAT cabling requirements, connectors, and recommended cables for signal transfer.
Covers general notes on setting the SM watchdog and PDI watchdog for safety feature activation.
Details the EtherCAT State Machine (ESM) and its different states (Init, Pre-Op, Safe-Op, Op, Boot).
Describes the CANopen over EtherCAT interface for parameter management of EtherCAT devices.
Explains the characteristics of the distributed clock representing a local clock in the EtherCAT slave controller.
Provides instructions for preventing electrostatic discharge damage to devices during handling.
Details installation on mounting rails, connection, positioning, LEDs, and connector assignments.
Explains mounting, demounting, recommended rails, LEDs, and pin assignments for EL6002/EL6022.
Provides hints on positioning passive terminals in the bus terminal block to ensure optimal data transfer.
Outlines additional installation instructions for terminals with enhanced mechanical load capacity.
Describes recommended and other installation positions for terminals, including ventilation.
Covers UL notice and ATEX special conditions for device installation and use.
Provides a quick start guide for TwinCAT, covering its development environment and configuration.
Details TwinCAT 2 and TwinCAT 3 development environments, including features and installation.
Explains the importance of ESI files and notes on updating the ESI description/EEPROM.
Explains the difference between online and offline configuration modes and their respective procedures.
Guides on creating EtherCAT devices and connections for both offline and online modes.
Describes the process of detecting and scanning EtherCAT devices for online configuration.
Guides on configuring EtherCAT subscribers, detailing various tabs like General, EtherCAT, and Process Data.
Summarizes aspects of EtherCAT Slave operation, including real-time diagnosis and status information.
Covers version notes, compatibility, process data monitoring, and enlarged process image.
Provides hints for using the TwinCAT Virtual Serial COM Driver with EL60xx devices.
Lists and compares communication features like baud rate and data coding for EL60xx devices.
Presents sample applications for serial communication, LIN master, and interpreting time telegrams.
Explains how to interpret EtherCAT XML device descriptions and parameterize terminals via the CoE Online tab.
Lists CoE objects required for commissioning, including restore default parameters and baud rate settings.
Details standard CoE objects like Device Type, Device Name, Hardware/Software Version, and Identity.
Describes profile-specific CoE objects for COM Inputs and Outputs, relevant from hardware version 03.
Details the control and status data, including bit meanings and data transfer examples.
Explains CoE objects and parameterization for EL6002 and EL6022, covering commissioning and standard objects.
Lists CoE objects required for commissioning, including restore default parameters for COM settings.
Details standard CoE objects like Device Type, Device Name, Hardware/Software Version, and Identity.
Describes profile-specific CoE objects for COM Inputs and Outputs for EL6002/EL6022.
Describes the control and status data located in the input/output process image for communication.
Lists firmware and hardware compatibility for EL6001, EL6021, EL6002, and EL6022 devices.
Details the process for updating firmware, ESI, and FPGA firmware for EtherCAT slaves.
Explains the importance of ESI files and notes on updating the ESI description/EEPROM.
Explains how to determine firmware version via laser inscription and System Manager.
Details the step-by-step process for updating controller firmware (*.efw) using TwinCAT.
Explains how to update FPGA firmware (*.rbf) for EtherCAT communication.
Describes the process for simultaneously updating firmware and ESI descriptions of multiple EtherCAT devices.
Explains how to restore the delivery state for backup objects in ELxxxx terminals using CoE.
Provides contact information for Beckhoff support, branch offices, and service.