PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
BECKHOFF EL6021 - EtherCAT Terminal, RS422/RS485 Serial Interface
This EtherCAT Terminal provides a robust, deterministic interface for integrating RS422 and RS485 serial devices into an EtherCAT network. It facilitates seamless data exchange between an EtherCAT master and various industrial serial peripherals, ensuring reliable communication for control and data acquisition applications.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: EtherCAT Terminal (EL)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Serial Communication Interface
- ELECTRICAL SPECS: 24V DC system power via EtherCAT bus, low current consumption
- INTERFACE/CONTROL: 1-channel RS422/RS485 serial interface, full-duplex and half-duplex operation
- DATA RATE: Configurable baud rates up to 115.2 kbaud
- PROTOCOL SUPPORT: Supports transparent data transmission for various serial protocols
- INTEGRATION: Direct integration into EtherCAT fieldbus systems
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING: IP20 protection rating, DIN rail mounting, optimized for control cabinet installation
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Suitable for connecting barcode scanners, RFID readers, legacy serial devices, and other RS422/RS485 peripherals to EtherCAT-based automation systems