EL6002 Beckhoff
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MPN: EL6002-0000
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The Beckhoff EL6002 is a terminal module in the EL EtherCAT Terminals series and features two RS232 channels with 9-pin D-Sub connectors. It supports a default baud rate of 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and operates in full duplex mode. The module is protected to IP20 class and draws power from the E-bus.
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The EL6002 is a serial communication terminal manufactured by Beckhoff for the EL EtherCAT Terminals series. It is installed on a DIN rail beside other I/O slices and equips an EtherCAT segment with two independent RS-232 ports. A controller can use these ports to exchange data with legacy drives, scanners, or text displays in an automation line.
This terminal provides two channels that each comply with the RS-232 interface level, allowing direct connection to compatible serial devices. A default setting of 9600 baud is stored in the TwinCAT object list, but the baud rate can be adjusted to suit connected equipment. Communication is performed in full-duplex mode, meaning the transmit and receive lines can operate simultaneously without communication delays. Physical wiring is routed through two 9-pin D-Sub (DE9) connectors, keeping installation consistent with standard serial cables. Each telegram carries eight data bits, no parity bit, and one stop bit, matching the default 8-N-1 frame format used by many industrial peripherals. The control and status process image occupies 16 bits, while 22 bytes of user data are transferred during each cycle. This capacity supports the transmission of parameter strings and small diagnostic packets across the EtherCAT backplane.
Cable runs can extend up to 15 m before line drivers are required, which is sufficient for panel-mounted equipment positioned around a machine frame. To prevent bottlenecks, each receiver has 864 bytes per channel of buffer memory, while outbound data is staged in a 128-byte-per-channel transmit FIFO. The separate receive and transmit buffers help maintain consistent update times on the EtherCAT backplane. The terminal meets the IP20 protection class, so it must be installed inside a suitable enclosure but does not require additional gasketing. Power for the transceivers is supplied through the E-bus, eliminating the need for separate supply wiring. This arrangement also reduces the number of external connections required within the control cabinet.
