Beckhoff · EtherCAT Terminal
EL6910 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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Mounting35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715)
Specifications
| Electrical |
| Tripping characteristic |
8…9 mm |
| Supply voltage |
24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) |
| I/O and communication |
| Bus interface |
TwinSAFE/Safety over EtherCAT |
| Communication ports |
EtherCAT, Ethernet |
| Response time |
≤ watchdog time (parameterizable) |
| Mechanical |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm |
| Weight |
approx. 50 g |
| Mounting |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| Enclosure rating |
IP20 (IEC 60529) |
| Environment and compliance |
| Operating temperature |
0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) |
| Certifications |
CE, UL, cULus |
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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EL6910 (this page) |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| EL6900 |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| EL6001 |
DIN rail / panel |
| EL6021 |
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 EL6910 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 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) 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 EL6910
Beckhoff EL6910 — 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 EL6910; record the nameplate data of the unit being replaced before selecting an equivalent.
- Bus interface: TwinSAFE/Safety over EtherCAT — Verify it in the project documentation before confirming the order.
- Response time: ≤ watchdog time (parameterizable) — Check this value against the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
- Weight: approx. 50 g — Record it with the other nameplate data when sourcing a replacement.
Cross-check the ratings above with the installed device before confirming the order.
Common questions about EL6910
Q.For EL6910, what does the specification table state about mounting?
The specification table lists mounting = 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) for Beckhoff EL6910. Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.Which value is published under certifications for catalog number EL6910?
For EL6910, certifications is given as CE, UL, cULus. Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.Before ordering EL6910, which supply voltage entry should be checked?
The supply voltage entry quoted above is 24 V DC (IEC 61131-2). Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.Can the EL6910 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number EL6910 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.
Q.What should I include in an enquiry for EL6910?
Send the full catalog number EL6910, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for Beckhoff EL6910.