In sourcing discussions, EL6740-0010 is often placed next to Beckhoff El9410, El9550 Beckhoff and Beckhoff El2809 so procurement teams can align budgets and technical requirements effectively.
EL6740-0010 - Beckhoff EtherCAT Communication Interface
EL6740-0010 Beckhoff EtherCAT Communication Interface Technical Specifications

| Brand | Beckhoff |
| Product Type | EtherCAT Communication Interface |
| Product | EL6740-0010 |
EL6740-0010 Beckhoff EtherCAT Communication Interface Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Technology | Interbus slave terminal |
| Data transfer rates | 500 kbit, 2 Mbit (default) |
| Current consumption E-bus | typ. 450 mA |
| Special features | status LEDs |
| Weight | approx. 80 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/see documentation |
| Approvals/markings | CE, CCC, UL, ATEX, IECEx |
| Ex marking | ATEX:II 3 G Ex ec IIC T4 GcIECEx:Ex ec IIC T4 Gc |
| 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 |
| Interfaces | 2 x D-sub plug, 9-pin, plug and socket with screening and vibration lock |
| Hardware diagnostics | status LEDs |
| Fieldbus | Interbus, max. 400 m between 2 stations at 500 kbit/s |
| Number of fieldbus channels | 1 |







