Beckhoff EL6688

Beckhoff EL6688

Overview

The Beckhoff EL6688 is an EtherCAT terminal designed to provide high-precision time synchronization in distributed automation systems. It supports IEEE 1588 functionality for deterministic event handling and accurate time stamping of process data. This ensures that complex automation tasks requiring real-time synchronization—such as motion control or power generation—can be executed with maximum precision.

Key Features

• EtherCAT terminal with IEEE 1588 support

• Provides high-accuracy time stamping

• Enables synchronization across distributed systems

• Compact 12 mm EtherCAT housing

• Integrates seamlessly with TwinCAT automation software

• Diagnostic LEDs for easy status and sync monitoring

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: EL6688

• Manufacturer: Beckhoff

• Standard: IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP)

• Function: Time synchronization and event time stamping

• Housing Width: 12 mm

• Mounting: DIN rail (EtherCAT Terminal system)

• Operating Temperature: –25 °C to +60 °C

• Bus Interface: EtherCAT

Applications

• High-precision motion control

• Synchronization of distributed automation systems

• Power generation and smart grid applications

• Data acquisition requiring precise time stamps

• Robotics and machine vision systems

Why Choose the EL6688

• Enables deterministic real-time automation

• Accurate synchronization across distributed devices

• Compact, reliable EtherCAT I/O design

• Fully integrated into Beckhoff TwinCAT platforms

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The Beckhoff EL6688 EtherCAT terminal for IEEE 1588 synchronization and time stamping is available and ships worldwide.

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