{"product_id":"beckhoff-el6695-ethercat-bridge-terminal","title":"Beckhoff EL6695 EtherCAT Bridge Terminal","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrating separate EtherCAT control networks requires reliable, real-time data synchronization. The \u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff EL6695\u003c\/strong\u003e serves as a high-performance \u003cstrong\u003eEtherCAT bridge terminal\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling bidirectional data exchange between two independent EtherCAT masters. Operating with a primary interface powered via the internal E-bus and a secondary interface utilizing a dedicated 100 Mbit\/s RJ45 physical layer, this terminal bridges process data across separate networks without compromising deterministic system performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis bridge module is equipped with advanced Distributed Clocks (DC) support, allowing synchronization of subordinate clocks across network boundaries to a common reference clock. System engineers can configure process image sizes of up to 3 kbytes in each direction, depending on the master capability. The terminal also acts as a network gateway for mailbox protocols, supporting AoE (ADS over EtherCAT), EoE (Ethernet over EtherCAT), FoE (File over EtherCAT), and VoE (Vendor-specific over EtherCAT) transmissions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDual-sided communication interface linking primary E-bus and secondary 100 Mbit\/s RJ45 Ethernet ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports high-accuracy Distributed Clock (DC) synchronization across independent EtherCAT master segments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlexible PDO mapping supporting process image sizes up to 3 kbytes per direction (TwinCAT systems support up to 1400 bytes).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComprehensive mailbox protocol support including AoE, EoE, FoE, and VoE.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGalvanic electrical isolation up to 500 V between the primary E-bus and the secondary side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated status LEDs for hardware diagnostics and network status monitoring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact 24 mm terminal housing designed for standard 35 mm DIN rail mounting with double slot and key connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSynchronized multi-master systems in automotive assembly and advanced manufacturing lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLinking independent safety-rated and standard EtherCAT segments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProcess integration between packaging machines, test benches, and main supervisory PLCs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModular production cell networking requiring distributed clock consistency.\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      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