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EL6251 - Beckhoff EtherCAT Communication Interface
EL6251 Beckhoff EtherCAT Communication Interface Technical Specifications
| Brand | Beckhoff |
| Product Type | EtherCAT Communication Interface |
| Product | EL6251 |
EL6251 Beckhoff EtherCAT Communication Interface Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Technology | Modbus TCP client/server |
| Number of channels | 1 |
| Distributed clocks | no |
| Data transfer rates | 10/100 Mbit/s |
| Current consumption E-bus | 200 mA |
| Electrical isolation | 500 V (E-bus/Ethernet) |
| Special features | open TCP/UDP connection, Modbus UDP in preparation |
| Weight | approx. 65Â g |
| Operating temperature | 0…55°C |
| Storage temperature | -25…+85°C |
| Relative humidity | 95%, no condensation |
| Vibration/shock resistance | conforms to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27 |
| EMC immunity/emission | conforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4 |
| Protect. rating/installation pos. | IP20/variable |
| Approvals/markings | CE |
| Housing - Design form | compact terminal housing with signal LEDs |
| Housing - Material | polycarbonate |
| Housing - Dimensions (W x H x D) | 24 mm x 100 mm x 52 mm |
| Housing - Installation | on 35 mm DIN rail, conforming to EN 60715 with lock |
| Housing - Side by side mounting by means of | double slot and key connection |
| Housing - Wiring | specific push-in connection |
| Supply voltage electronics | via E-bus |
