Beckhoff EL6900 User Manual

Operation
EL690030 Version: 2.2.0
4.3.2 Identification
Beckhoff fieldbus components that are certified for use in potentially explosive atmospheres bear one of the
following markings:
II 3 G Ex nA II T4 KEMA 10ATEX0075 X Ta: 0 - 55°C
or
II 3 G Ex nA nC IIC T4 KEMA 10ATEX0075 X Ta: 0 - 55°C
4.3.3 Date code and serial number
The TwinSAFE terminals bear a date code, which is composed as follows:
Datecode: CWYYSWHW
Legend:
CW: Calendar week of manufacture
YY: Year of manufacture
SW: Software version
HW: Hardware version
Sample: Datecode 29100201
Calendar week: 29
Year: 2010
Software version: 02
Hardware version: 01
In addition the TwinSAFE terminals bear a unique serial number.
4.3.4 Further ATEX documentation
Note
Please also refer to the further documentation
Notes regarding application of the Bus Terminal system in areas potentially explosive at-
mosphere are available in the Download section of the Beckhoff website at http://
www.beckhoff.de.
4.4 Configuration of the terminal in TwinCAT
CAUTION
Do not change CoE objects!
Do not change any of the CoE objects in the TwinSAFE terminals. Any modifications (e.g.
via TwinCAT) of the CoE objects will permanently set the terminals to the Fail-Stop state or
lead to unexpected behavior of the terminals!
4.4.1 Configuration requirements
Version 2.11 build 1544 or higher of the TwinCAT automation software is required for configuring the
EL6900. The current version is available for download from the Beckhoff website (www.beckhoff.de).

Beckhoff EL6900 Specifications

General

Brand	Beckhoff
Model	EL6900
Category	Touch terminals
Language	English