Beckhoff · EtherCAT Terminal
EL6001 is a Beckhoff industrial component with Enclosure rating IP20 (IEC 60529); Operating temperature 0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1); Mounting DIN rail / panel. It is used in control panels, machine builds, spare-part replacements where the installed unit is matched to the original catalog number and a compact, documented part is required.
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Enclosure ratingIP20 (IEC 60529)
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Operating temperature0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1)
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MountingDIN rail / panel
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CertificationsCE, UL, cULus
Specifications
| I/O and communication |
| Bus interface |
typ. 120 mA |
| Communication ports |
EtherCAT, Ethernet |
| Mechanical |
| Weight |
approx. 55 g |
| Mounting |
DIN rail / panel |
| Enclosure rating |
IP20 (IEC 60529) |
| Environment and compliance |
| Operating temperature |
0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) |
| Storage temperature |
-25…+60 °C/-40…+85 °C |
| Certifications |
CE, UL, cULus |
| Humidity |
95 %, no condensation |
Values follow the Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminal specification for this catalog number; parameters not confirmed for this variant are omitted rather than estimated.
Model comparison in the same family
| Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminal variants |
| Catalog number |
Mounting |
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EL6001 (this page) |
DIN rail / panel |
| EL6021 |
DIN rail / panel |
| EL6022 |
DIN rail / panel |
| EL6070 |
DIN rail / panel |
Before selecting an alternative, confirm its dimensions, terminals and installation requirements in the manufacturer documentation.
Where it sits in the control system
The EL6001 is the device-level element in a Beckhoff industrial component installation. It receives the field signals and control supply listed above — the rated supply — and switches or conditions the load within the the rated ratings shown in the Specifications table. Wiring and protective devices are sized to those same numbers, not to a generic assumption.
Typical installations place it in control panels, machine builds, spare-part replacements, where the unit is matched to the original catalog number and the enclosure provides DIN rail / panel support. Record the catalog number and revision from the nameplate of the installed unit before specifying a like-for-like spare.
Selection notes for Beckhoff EL6001
Beckhoff EL6001 — Industrial automation component supplied as a like-for-like replacement, selected by catalog number and published ratings. The figures below are taken from the specification table on this page for catalog number EL6001; record the nameplate data of the unit being replaced before selecting an equivalent.
- Enclosure rating: IP20 (IEC 60529) — Check this value against the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
- Bus interface: typ. 120 mA — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
- Communication ports: EtherCAT, Ethernet — Record it with the other nameplate data when sourcing a replacement.
- Weight: approx. 55 g — Confirm the revision of the installed unit before a like-for-like replacement.
Available from stock with datasheet, certificates and a quotation on request.
Common questions about EL6001
Q.Where can I find the storage temperature data for EL6001?
It is listed in the specification table for Beckhoff EL6001 as -25…+60 °C/-40…+85 °C. Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.For EL6001, what does the specification table state about weight?
The specification table lists weight = approx. 55 g for Beckhoff EL6001. Confirm this figure against the unit currently in the panel.
Q.Which value is published under humidity for catalog number EL6001?
For EL6001, humidity is given as 95 %, no condensation. Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.How do I confirm compatibility of EL6001 before ordering?
Match the catalog number EL6001 and the specification values listed above against the installed unit, then confirm the firmware or hardware revision where a revision-sensitive part is involved.
Q.Can the EL6001 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number EL6001 and the ratings above with the nameplate of the installed device. A current-production equivalent is selected by function and electrical rating, not by the label alone.