EL6001-0000 Beckhoff
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The Beckhoff EL6001-0000 is an EtherCAT terminal from the EL EtherCAT Terminals series and supports a single RS232 interface level channel with full duplex transfer mode. It has a default baud rate of 9600 baud, a receive buffer of 864 bytes, and connects via a 35 mm mounting rail. The terminal draws a typical E-bus current of 120 mA and features IP20 protection class.
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Product Description:
The EL6001-0000 is a serial communication terminal produced by Beckhoff and supplied within the EL EtherCAT Terminals series. Installed in an EtherCAT I/O station, the module provides a single-channel serial port that lets a controller exchange point-to-point data with legacy RS-232 devices such as barcode readers, weight scales, or operator panels. By converting fieldbus frames to asynchronous characters inside the terminal, it integrates conventional serial peripherals directly into distributed automation architectures without additional gateways.
This terminal operates at the industry-standard interface level of RS232 and complies with the CCITT V.28 / DIN 66259-1 electrical standard. Communication starts with a default rate of 9600 baud and ships in the widely used 8N1 frame format, so most serial instruments can be connected without reconfiguration. An internal receive buffer of 864 bytes decouples line traffic from the EtherCAT cycle, reducing the risk of overflow on long telegrams. The electronics draw only 120 mA from the E-bus power supply, keeping the current budget low for dense terminal strands. All power and process data are passed through the E-bus backplane, so no external supply wiring is required.
The wiring side supports a maximum cable reach of 15 m, which suits typical cabinet layouts and nearby machine interfaces. Installation is on a 35 mm DIN rail, and the housing meets the IP20 protection class for enclosed control panels. Data moves in full duplex, and the single channel handles independent transmit and receive lines. Physical signals are presented on spring contacts arranged as 1 TxD, 5 RxD, 2 RTS, and 6 CTS. The channel logic uses separate TxD and RxD data paths for simultaneous transmission and reception. With one channel available, the terminal is intended for direct connection of a single serial end device within an EtherCAT node.
Frequently Asked Questions about EL6001-0000:
Q: What interface level does the Beckhoff EL6001-0000 terminal use?
A: The EL6001-0000 terminal supports the RS232 interface level for serial communication.
Q: What is the maximum cable length supported by the EL6001-0000?
A: The maximum cable length supported by this terminal is 15 meters.
Q: How many data channels are available on the Beckhoff EL6001-0000 terminal?
A: The EL6001-0000 provides one data channel for serial communication.
Q: What is the default baud rate of the EL6001-0000 terminal?
A: This terminal operates with a default baud rate of 9600 baud for data transmission.
Q: What is the receive buffer capacity on the EL6001-0000 EtherCAT Terminal?
A: The EL6001-0000 has a receive buffer size of 864 bytes to handle incoming data efficiently.
