PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
BECKHOFF EL6861 - EtherCAT DALI Master Terminal
The BECKHOFF EL6861 is an EtherCAT Terminal engineered to function as a DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) master, enabling seamless integration of DALI lighting systems into industrial automation and building management networks. This terminal provides direct control and monitoring of DALI-compliant luminaires and control gear via the high-speed EtherCAT fieldbus, facilitating centralized and intelligent lighting management within complex control architectures.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: EtherCAT Terminal (EL6xxx)
- COMPONENT TYPE: DALI Master Terminal
- ELECTRICAL SPECS: 24V DC System Power via EtherCAT, Integrated DALI Bus Power Supply (24V DC, 250mA typical)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL: EtherCAT (upstream communication), DALI (downstream communication, IEC 62386 standard)
- DALI CAPABILITIES: DALI Master functionality, Supports DALI-2, Up to 64 DALI devices per terminal, 16 groups, 16 scenes
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING: IP20 Protection Rating, DIN Rail Mountable, Standard EtherCAT Terminal Housing
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Beckhoff TwinCAT, EtherCAT-based control systems, Industrial Lighting Automation, Building Management Systems, Smart Building Integration