What Is SCADA? Supervisory Control Without Replacing the PLC
SCADA sits above PLCs and RTUs: it acquires field data, alarms operators, and issues supervisory commands across plants and remote assets—without replacing local deterministic control.

Designed for direct connection of serial devices to EtherCAT networks without an electrical cabinet, the Beckhoff ER6001-0002 serial interface module provides a highly ruggedized, IP67-rated solution for industrial field installations. This module enables the seamless integration of devices featuring RS232, RS422, or RS485 interfaces directly into the EtherCAT communication ring. The interface type is individually selectable per channel, allowing versatile configuration based on system requirements.
Equipped with an integrated 5 V DC sensor supply and auxiliary digital inputs and outputs, the ER6001-0002 serves as an all-in-one local connection point. Its heavy-duty zinc die-cast housing ensures superior resistance to mechanical stress, moisture, and electromagnetic interference, making it an ideal choice for decentralised control environments across heavy industries.
| Beckhoff |
| ER6001-0002 |
| EtherCAT Box |
| EtherCAT |
| RS232, RS485, RS422 |
| 300 to 115,200 baud (9600 baud preset, 8N1) |
| TxD and RxD, full duplex |
| 864 bytes receive buffer, 128 bytes transmit buffer |
| +5 V DC, 1 A |
| 2 x digital inputs, 24 V DC (10 us filter, 11...30 V "1" signal) |
| 2 x digital outputs, 24 V DC (0.5 A per channel, short-circuit proof) |
| 2 x M8 socket, shielded, screw type |
| M12 x 1, 5-pin, A-coded |
| 24 V DC (-15% / +20%) |
| Typically 130 mA + load |
| 500 V |
| -25 to +60 degC |
| -40 to +85 degC |
| IP65, IP66, IP67 (conforms to EN 60529) |
| Approx. 265 g |
| Interface Connection | Connector Standard | Functional Assignment |
|---|---|---|
| EtherCAT Bus Input/Output | 2 x M8 Socket, Shielded | EtherCAT fieldbus ring communication |
| Serial & I/O Connections | M12 x 1, 5-pin, A-coded | Serial transmit/receive data, auxiliary inputs, outputs, and sensor power |
| Power Supply Feed | 1 x M8 Male Socket, 4-pin | Control (US) and load voltage (UP) feed |
| Power Supply Downstream | 1 x M8 Female Socket, 4-pin | Downstream loop connection for power distribution |
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| Country of origin |
Germany
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