Firmware compatibility
Beckhoff EtherCAT devices are delivered with the latest available firmware version. Compatibility of firmware and hardware is mandatory; not every combination ensures compatibility. The overview below shows the hardware versions on which a firmware can be operated.
Note
- It is recommended to use the newest possible firmware for the respective hardware.
- Beckhoff is not under any obligation to provide customers with free firmware updates for delivered products.
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Risk of damage to the device Pay attention to the instructions for firmware updates on the separate page. If a device is placed in BOOTSTRAP mode for a firmware update, it does not check when downloading whether the new firmware is suitable. |
EL6695
Hardware (HW) | Firmware (FW) | Revision no. | Date of release |
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02 – 11* | 03 | Primary: Secondary: | 2015/02 |
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04 | Primary: Secondary: | 2015/06 |
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Primary: Secondary: | 2015/06 |
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05 | Primary: Secondary: | 2015/07 |
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06 |
| 2015/08 |
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07 | Primary: Secondary: | 2017/10 |
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08 |
| 2018/04 |
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09 | Primary: Secondary: | 2021/07 |
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10* |
| 2022/02 |
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*) This is the current compatible firmware/hardware version at the time of the preparing this documentation. Check on the Beckhoff web page whether more up-to-date documentation is available.