EL6861 - Beckhoff EtherCAT Communication Interface
EL6861 Beckhoff EtherCAT Communication Interface Technical Specifications
| Brand | Beckhoff |
| Product Type | EtherCAT Communication Interface |
| Product | EL6861 |
EL6861 Beckhoff EtherCAT Communication Interface Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
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| Technology | D-sub, 9-pin |
| Power supply | via the E-bus |
| Data transfer rates | 9600, 19,200, 38,400, 57,600, 76,800 and 115,200 baud (default: 9600 baud) |
| Current consumption E-bus | typ. 170 mA |
| Electrical isolation | 500 V (E-bus/signal voltage) |
| Special features | can only be used with TwinCAT |
| Weight | approx. 55 g |
| Relative humidity | -40…+85°C |
| 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, UL |
| 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 |
| Data transfer channels | 1 |
| Interfaces | 1 x RS485 |
| Cable length | max. 500 m twisted pair |
| Providing external supply | 1 x max. 5 V/20 mA, out of E-bus supply, short-circuit proof |
| Configuration | configuration via controller, TwinCAT |
| Bit width in the process image | 128 x 8 bit input, 128 x 8 bit output, 16 bit control, 16 bit status |
