PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
BECKHOFF EL6251 - DALI Master EtherCAT Terminal
The BECKHOFF EL6251 is an EtherCAT Terminal engineered to integrate DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) lighting systems directly into industrial automation and building management architectures. It functions as a DALI master, providing comprehensive control and monitoring capabilities for up to 64 DALI slave devices, facilitating centralized and intelligent lighting management via the high-speed EtherCAT network.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: EtherCAT Terminal (EL6xxx)
- COMPONENT TYPE: DALI Master Terminal
- ELECTRICAL SPECS: 24VDC nominal supply via EtherCAT bus Integrated DALI power supply, 16VDC DALI bus voltage, 250mA maximum DALI bus current
- FORM FACTOR: Compact EtherCAT Terminal housing, 12mm width
- INTERFACE/CONTROL: EtherCAT (IEEE 802.3) for communication with controller DALI (IEC 62386) for lighting device control Supports DALI-2 standard
- FUNCTIONALITY: Controls up to 64 DALI slave devices Supports DALI groups and scenes Provides diagnostic data for DALI devices
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING: IP20 protection rating DIN rail mounting Operating temperature range typically 0 to +55 degrees Celsius
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Seamless integration with Beckhoff TwinCAT automation software Suitable for industrial lighting control, building automation, smart factories, and commercial facilities