Product Description:

The EL6695 from Beckhoff fits into the EL EtherCAT Terminal product series for flexible network bridging. This commercial module passes through permitted temperatures from –25 °C to +85 °C for storage that protects against shipment and storage cold. It is rated as IP20 class and safeguards within the control cabinet to protect against solid contaminants greater than 12 mm in size. It draws power of approximately 280 mA from the E-bus due to the minimal upstream power requirements.

By removing the need for discrete power feeds, this advanced terminal receives supply voltage through the E-bus, thereby simplifying the wiring process. Its dimensions are 24 mm × 100 mm × 70 mm to accommodate narrow DIN-rail openings. It is lightweight, having approximately 110 g mass, which facilitates transportation and reduces rail burden. The component mounts directly on standard DIN rails to speed panel assembly. It uses LEDs for link/activity and error status and delivers immediate operational feedback. The unit serves like a bridge terminal for EtherCAT, which is designed to connect various network segments to facilitate distributed control. Additionally, it provides 2 EtherCAT channels, which improve the redundancy or branching capabilities of the network.

Real-time communication is maintained by the EL6695's connection to the EtherCAT protocol-based data forwarding. It provides EtherCAT interfaces on both primary and secondary sides and further supports seamless daisy-chaining. It ensures electrical isolation between interfaces to prevent ground-loop interference. Working in between 0°C to +55°C temperature, the module maintains efficiency and can handle up to 3 kByte of process data per direction, thereby accommodating large I/O sets. It allows 80 mA at 24 V on the secondary port for minimizing additional power supply demands. The EL6695 comes with the compact size and robust bridging for efficient EtherCAT segmentation.