{"product_id":"beckhoff-el6002-ethercat-2-channel-serial-interface-module","title":"Beckhoff EL6002 EtherCAT 2-Channel Serial Interface Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFacilitate seamless bidirectional data transmission between serial devices and high-level control architectures using the \u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff EL6002\u003c\/strong\u003e EtherCAT terminal. This \u003cstrong\u003e2-channel serial communication interface\u003c\/strong\u003e enables the direct connection of up to two serial RS232 devices to the standard EtherCAT network. It integrates smoothly into decentralized systems, permitting flexible configuration of transmission parameters such as baud rate, parity, and stop bits directly via the EtherCAT master controller, eliminating the need for manual DIP switch configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit features 500 V electrical isolation between the E-bus backplane and the RS232 signal lines to prevent ground loop damage and signal degradation in demanding industrial settings. Packaged in a compact housing, this module contains internal data buffers to ensure reliable asynchronous data transfer even under heavy system load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo independent serial RS232 communication channels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard 9-pin D-sub connectors for reliable physical terminal interface connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlexible data transfer rates ranging from 300 to 115,200 baud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated data buffer with 864 bytes of receive buffer and 128 bytes of transmit buffer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect power supply routing through the E-bus backplane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact 24 mm housing with built-in signal status LEDs for simplified on-site diagnostic checks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrating serial barcode readers, weight scales, and labeling machines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnecting legacy human-machine interfaces (HMIs) to EtherCAT systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterfacing custom manufacturing instruments and specialized process sensors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecentralized industrial automation and general machinery control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBeckhoff\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\/Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEL6002\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e9-pin D-sub\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Channels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 x RS232\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData Transfer Rates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e300 to 115,200 baud (Default: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax. 15 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVia the E-bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Consumption E-bus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTypically 170 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Isolation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e500 V (E-bus \/ signal voltage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData Buffer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e864 bytes receive buffer, 128 bytes transmit buffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNo address setting required; 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