EL6720 | EtherCAT Terminal, 1-channel communication interface, Lightbus, master
EL6720 | EtherCAT Terminal, 1-channel communication interface, Lightbus, master
The EL6720 Lightbus master terminal enables the connection to Lightbus devices. The terminal supports the Lightbus protocol with all its features. Within an EtherCAT Terminal network, the EL6720 enables the integration of any Lightbus slaves. The terminal has a powerful protocol implementation with many features:
- Cycle times up to 100 µs are possible.
- Process data communication can either be free running or synchronized.
- powerful parameter and diagnostics interfaces (ADS)
Like the FC2001 Lightbus PCI™ card, the EL6720 can be used for connection to Lightbus networks. The terminal, however, enables a more space-saving implementation since no PCI™ slots are required in the Industrial PC.
Product status:
regular delivery
Product information
| Technical data | EL6720 |
|---|---|
| Technology | Lightbus master terminal |
| Number of channels | 1 |
| Number of devices | max. 254 nodes with a max. of 65,280 I/O points per fieldbus connection |
| Fieldbus | Lightbus |
| Transmission rate | 2.5 Mbaud |
| Interfaces | 2 x fiber-optic standard connector Z1000 (plastic fiber), Z1010 (HCS fiber) |
| Communication | 3 priority controlled logical communication channels |
| Hardware diagnostics | 3 LEDs |
| Distributed clocks | – |
| Connection type | fiber-optic standard connector |
| Current consumption power contacts | – |
| Current consumption E-bus | typ. 240 mA |
| Special features | 3 priority-controlled logical communication channels |
| Weight | approx. 70 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, CCC, UL, ATEX, IECEx, cFMus |
| Ex marking | ATEX: II 3G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc IECEx: Ex ec IIC T4 Gc cFMus: Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D Class I, Zone 2, AEx ec IIC T4 Gc |
| Housing data | EL-24 |
|---|---|
| Design form | compact terminal housing with signal LEDs |
| Material | polycarbonate |
| Installation | on 35 mm DIN rail, conforming to EN 60715 with lock |
| Side by side mounting by means of | double slot and key connection |
| Marking | – |
| Wiring | specific push-in connection |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 24 mm x 100 mm x 52 mm |
| Material compliance | EL6720 |
|---|---|
| REACH SVHC | no |
| POP | compliant |
| RoHS | compliant with exemption |
| RoHS exemption | 7c-I: Lead-containing electrical and electronic components in glass and ceramic materials, excluding dielectric ceramics in capacitors |
| China-RoHS | www.beckhoff.com/china-rohs-io |
| CA Prop65 | www.beckhoff.com/prop65 |
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