BECKHOFF EL6070 EtherCAT Terminal

Description

Integrating licensing hardware directly into the I/O system, the BECKHOFF EL6070 serves as an EtherCAT-based hardware license key for TwinCAT 3.1 software applications. This specialized module securely transmits software licensing information through the standard EtherCAT bus, allowing system integrators and machine builders to manage runtime licenses directly within the physical control cabinet. By housing TwinCAT licenses in a physical terminal, the module provides a highly portable, tamper-resistant, and machine-bound license repository that simplifies hardware-independent software deployment and protection.

The compact design form features signal LEDs for direct status visualization, while its polycarbonate housing ensures robustness in demanding industrial environments. Designed for direct integration into standard EtherCAT Terminal blocks, this module does not require external power contacts and draws its operating current entirely from the E-bus.

Features

• Secure, hardware-based licensing for TwinCAT 3.1 software runtimes.
• Direct transmission of license information via the EtherCAT communication protocol.
• Diagnostic and status indicators via integrated signal LEDs.
• Maintenance-free, tool-actuated tension clamp connection system.
• Compact 12 mm profile matching standard EtherCAT terminal dimensions.
• Robust housing design with side-by-side locking via double slot and key connection.

Applications

• PC-based control systems requiring physical TwinCAT 3.1 software validation.
• Modular machinery where runtime software licenses must remain with the physical machine.
• Distributed industrial networks requiring portable licensing units across multiple industrial PCs.
• Hazardous environment automation systems needing certified licensing hardware.

Technical Specifications

Installation Guidelines

• Mount securely on standard 35 mm DIN rails conforming to EN 60715, ensuring the locking mechanism is engaged.
• Ensure proper alignment and connection with adjacent terminals using the double slot and key side-by-side mounting system.
• Utilize an appropriate screwdriver to actuate the tension clamps during solid, stranded, or ferruled wire termination.
• Observe technical specifications regarding environment and operating temperatures to maintain passive cooling efficiency.

Compliance and Certifications

• CE, UL
• ATEX: II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc
• IECEx: Ex nA IIC T4 Gc, Ex tc IIIC T135 degC Dc
• cFMus: Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D; Class I, Zone 2, AEx ec IIC T4 Gc