Operation
EL690034 Version: 3.1.0
5.2.7 Tested EL2904 devices
The following list contains devices that were tested together with the EL2904 TwinSAFE terminal. The
results only apply for the current device hardware version at the time of testing. The tests were carried out in
a laboratory environment. Modifications of these products cannot be considered here. If you are unsure
please test the hardware together with the TwinSAFE terminal.
Manufacturer Type Comment
Beckhoff AX5801 TwinSAFE Drive option card: safe restart lock
Beckhoff AX2000 AS option safe restart lock
Siemens SIRIUS series S00
3RT1016-1BB42
Contactor
Telemecanique LP1K09 Contactor
The tests were carried out as function tests only. The information provided in the respective manufacturer
documentation remains valid.
Recommended protective circuits
We recommend R/C or diode-based protective circuits for these devices.
Varistor-based protective circuits should not be used.
5.3 Configuration of the terminal in TwinCAT
Identical configuration
The configuration of the terminal in TwinCAT is identical for the variant.
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!
5.3.1 Configuration requirements
Configuration of the TwinSAFE component requires TwinCAT automation software Version2.11 Build1544
or higher. The current version is available for download from the Beckhoff website (www.beckhoff.de).
5.3.2 Inserting a Bus Coupler
See TwinCAT automation software documentation.
5.3.3 Inserting a Bus Terminal
See TwinCAT automation software documentation.
5.3.4 Inserting an EL6900
An EL6900 is inserted in the same way as any other Beckhoff Bus Terminal. In the list open Safety
Terminals (ELx9xx) and select the EL6900.