PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
BECKHOFF EL6080 - EtherCAT Terminal, RS232 Serial Interface
This EtherCAT Terminal provides a single-channel RS232 serial communication interface for integrating external devices into an EtherCAT network. It enables deterministic data exchange between an EtherCAT master and serial devices such as barcode scanners, printers, or measurement instruments. The module facilitates seamless connectivity and data acquisition within industrial automation systems.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: EtherCAT Terminal (EL6xxx series)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Serial Communication Interface
- ELECTRICAL SPECS: 100 mA E-bus Current Consumption, 24VDC System Voltage (via E-bus)
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL: 12 mm Width, DIN Rail Mountable, D-sub 9-pin Male Connector
- INTERFACE/CONTROL: 1-channel RS232, EtherCAT Fieldbus Interface
- RS232 PARAMETERS: Configurable Baud Rate (300 baud to 115.2 kbaud), Data Bits (7/8), Parity (Even/Odd/None), Stop Bits (1/2), Flow Control (Hardware/Software/None)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING: IP20 Protection Rating, Operating Temperature 0 to 55 degrees C, Passive Cooling
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Integration of RS232-compatible devices into EtherCAT-based control systems, data acquisition from serial sensors, device control in industrial machinery.