Description
The EL6731 gateway terminal from Beckhoff allows an EtherCAT enabled controller to register itself as a Profibus master in a Profibus network. For this purpose, a specific CODESYS compatible controller with EtherCAT fieldbus support is licensed accordingly. This product allows the integration of the terminal into an EtherCAT tree and the configuration directly from withing the CODESYS Development System. For CODESYS compatible controllers to use this functionality, they require the EL6731 Profibus master gateway. End users of CODESYS compatible controllers with EtherCAT are provided with the option for configuring their device as a Profibus master and integrating it into existing Profibus architectures.
Requirements
| Programming System | CODESYS Development System V3.5.4.0 or higher |
| Runtime System | CODESYS Control V3.5.4.0 or higher |
| Supported Platforms/ Devices | Note: Use the project “Device Reader” to find out the supported features of your device. “Device Reader” is available for free in the CODESYS Store. |
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| Restrictions | – |
| Licensing |  Single Device License: The license can be used on the target device/PLC on which the CODESYS Runtime System is installed.
Licenses are activated on a software-based license container (soft container), which is permanently connected to the controller. Alternatively the license can be stored on a CODESYS Key (USB-Dongle). By replugging the CODESYS Key, the license can be used on any other controller. |
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