TwinCAT 3.1 offers an option to manage TwinCAT software licenses via the EtherCAT Terminal EL6070. The EL6070 embodies the hardware license key in the modular EtherCAT I/O system. Data transfer takes place via EtherCAT.
Note that the EL6070 and EL6070-0033 are two different devices in terms of EtherCAT and are therefore not interchangeable in the EtherCAT I/O configuration.
The EL6080 EtherCAT memory terminal has 128 kB of non-volatile memory (NOVRAM). The terminal can be used to store and read out parameters and recipes. Part of the memory can also be used for the cyclic storage of machine data such as operating hour meters or production numbers.
The EL6601 Ethernet switch port terminal is used for the decentralized connection of Ethernet devices to the EtherCAT Terminal network. The EtherCAT system relays the Ethernet communication of the connected devices fully transparent and collision-free.
The KL6021 serial interface allows devices with an RS422 or RS485 interface to be connected. The device connected to the terminal communicates with the automation device via the Bus Coupler.
The device connected to the terminal communicates with the automation device via the Bus Coupler. The active communication channel operates independently of the higher-level bus system in full duplex mode at up to 115.2 kbaud. The RS232 interface guarantees high immunity to interference through electrically isolated signals.
The KL6041 serial interface allows devices with an RS422 or RS485 interface to be connected. The device connected to the terminal communicates with the automation device via the Bus Coupler.
The KL6051 serial interface terminal makes it possible to exchange data between different fieldbus systems. Full duplex data exchange is possible, independently of the higher-level fieldbus. Under the terminal’s default setting, 32 inputs and 32 outputs are transferred between the fieldbus systems.
he KL9560 power supply unit terminal generates an electrically isolated output voltage from the 24 V DC input voltage, which can be accessed at the terminal. The following Bus Terminals are also supplied with this voltage via the power contacts.
The module is used to transfer digital signals from NAMUR encoders according to EN 60947-5-6. In addition to NAMUR encoders, normal switches can also be used.