Beckhoff · EtherCAT Terminal
EL6224 is a Beckhoff industrial component with Supply voltage 24 V DC (IEC 61131-2); Enclosure rating IP20 (IEC 60529); Operating temperature 0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1). 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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Supply voltage24 V DC (IEC 61131-2)
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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
Specifications
| Electrical |
| Supply voltage |
24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) |
| I/O and communication |
| Bus interface |
typ. 120 mA |
| Communication ports |
EtherCAT, Ethernet |
| Mechanical |
| Weight |
approx. 60 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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EL6224 (this page) |
DIN rail / panel |
| EL6001 |
DIN rail / panel |
| EL6021 |
DIN rail / panel |
| EL6022 |
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 EL6224 is the device-level element in a Beckhoff industrial component installation. It receives the field signals and control supply listed above — 24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) — 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 EL6224
Beckhoff EL6224 — 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 EL6224; always cross-check the catalog number and hardware revision on the nameplate before placing an order.
- Supply voltage: 24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) — 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. 60 g — Confirm the revision of the installed unit before a like-for-like replacement.
- Mounting: DIN rail / panel — Use it as the reference when cross-checking a current-production equivalent.
Available from stock with datasheet, certificates and a quotation on request.
Common questions about EL6224
Q.Where can I find the enclosure rating data for EL6224?
It is listed in the specification table for Beckhoff EL6224 as IP20 (IEC 60529). Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.For EL6224, what does the specification table state about bus interface?
The specification table lists bus interface = typ. 120 mA for Beckhoff EL6224. Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.Which value is published under communication ports for catalog number EL6224?
For EL6224, communication ports is given as EtherCAT, Ethernet. Confirm this figure against the unit currently in the panel.
Q.What should I include in an enquiry for EL6224?
Send the full catalog number EL6224, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for Beckhoff EL6224.
Q.Can the EL6224 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number EL6224 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.