PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
BECKHOFF EL6634 - PROFINET RT Controller/Device EtherCAT Terminal
This EtherCAT Terminal provides a robust PROFINET RT Controller or Device interface, enabling direct integration of PROFINET networks into an EtherCAT control architecture. It facilitates deterministic data exchange between EtherCAT masters and PROFINET field devices or controllers, supporting both master and slave functionalities for complex industrial automation and distributed control systems.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: EtherCAT Terminal (EL series)
- COMPONENT TYPE: PROFINET RT Controller/Device Terminal
- ELECTRICAL SPECS: 24V DC via EtherCAT bus, 100 mA current consumption (typical)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- UPSTREAM INTERFACE: EtherCAT (2 x RJ45 ports for EtherCAT In/Out)
- DOWNSTREAM INTERFACE: PROFINET RT (2 x RJ45 ports for PROFINET In/Out)
- PROFINET MODES: Controller (Master) or Device (Slave) functionality
- DATA RATE: 100 Mbps (EtherCAT), 100 Mbps (PROFINET)
- PROTOCOL SUPPORT: PROFINET RT (Real-Time)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP20
- MOUNTING STYLE: DIN rail mountable
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0 to 55 °C
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Integration of PROFINET I/O devices or controllers into EtherCAT-based control systems, machine-to-machine communication, distributed automation architectures requiring protocol bridging.