Product Description
Beckhoff has established itself as a trendsetter in the area of PC-based control and automation systems. The company is well known for its motion control, I/O systems, and automation systems. In addition to top of the line hardware, they offer a series of smart software that augment various automation platforms. The company originally started in the 1980s in Germany but in a very short period of time, expanded its operations worldwide and registered itself as a global player. Today, Beckhoff has a presence in almost 75 countries with the help of partnerships and subsidiaries.
The EL6001 is an EtherCAT terminal produced at Beckhoff and it uses a terminal connection. It utilizes the TxD and RxD data transfer channels and can operate in a wide range of temperatures. Whether your industrial set up is in a very low-temperature zone or is situated in a very warm climate area, the EL6001 can give you great performance. The optimum temperature range for operation is from as low as -25 ᵒC to as high as 60 ᵒC (for storage -40 to 85 degrees Celsius).
This EtherCAT terminal can be connected with a 15 m (max) cable and can be interfaced with the RS232. If you want communication with serial devices, then you can make use of a dedicated IEC software library that is already provided with the EL6001. If you prefer to use the Windows operating system, the system comes with a license that allows the usage of the Virtual Serial COM Driver. The EL6001 has received CE, UL, and Ex approvals, and also comes with an internationally recognized vibration and shock-resistant design. The EL6001 proves to be a perfect combination of cost-efficiency and durability for your motion control applications.
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