




The Ethernet switch terminal is a decentralised switch that gets power from the E-bus. It relays the frames received from the ports to the destination ports. In full duplex mode, it thus enables collision-free communication of the connected devices with each other. Furthermore, the Ethernet communication of the connected devices is relayed to the EtherCAT system fully transparent and collision-free (uplink function). The switch terminal can be installed at any location within the EtherCAT strand. No configuration is required.
Further benefits underline the particular suitability for the application in industrial environments:
| Technical data | EL6614 |
|---|---|
| Number of Ethernet ports | 4 |
| Bus system | all Ethernet (IEEE 802.3)-based protocols, store and forward switching mode |
| Ethernet interface | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with 4 x RJ 45 |
| Data transfer rates | 10/100 Mbit/s, IEEE 802.3u auto-negotiation, half or full duplex at 10 and 100 Mbit/s possible, automatic settings |
| Cable length | up to 100 m twisted pair |
| Hardware diagnosis | 2 LEDs per channel |
| Power supply | via the E-bus |
| Electrical isolation | 500 Vrms (E-bus/Ethernet) |
| Configuration | no |
| Current consumption E-bus | 450 mA (see documentation) |
| Weight | approx. 95 g |
| Operating/storage temperature | 0…+55 °C/-25…+85 °C |
| Relative humidity | 95 %, no condensation |
| Vibration/shock resistance | conforms to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27/29 |
| EMC immunity/emission | conforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4 |
| Protect. class/installation pos. | IP 20/variable |