Beckhoff: EtherCAT Terminal, 1-channel Communication Interface ED6011-0009

ED6011-0009 | EtherCAT Terminal, 1-channel communication interface, serial, RS232/RS422/RS485, D-sub

The ED6011-0009 EtherCAT Terminal enables the connection of serially communicating devices to the automation system. Extensive parameterization options allow flexible adaptation to different communication requirements.

The following parameters, among others, can be set via the control or TwinCAT: communication standard (RS232, RS422, or RS485), electrical termination/fail-safe, handshake, baud rate, data format (e.g., 8N1), half-duplex or full-duplex operation, and other options.

In conjunction with the TwinCAT Virtual Serial COM Driver, the terminal can be used as a Windows COM interface, or alternatively with the TwinCAT 3 Modbus RTU Library as a Modbus RTU interface.

The ED6011-0009 has a serial channel which provides a switchable 5 V DC supply for the connected remote station.

Special features:

• powerful driver for high numbers of devices and long lines
• wide baud rate range
• comprehensive parameterization options
• send and receive with distributed clock timestamp
• integrated remote station supply
• Product status: product announcement | estimated market release 3rd quarter 2026