Firmware compatibility
Beckhoff EtherCAT devices will be equipped with the last available firmware on delivery. There are certain dependencies between firmware and hardware, not all combinations are compatible.
The overview below shows which firmware is compatible to a certain hardware status.
- It is strictly recommended to apply the last available firmware on the hardware.
- There is no customer right to get a firmware update at no charge for already delivered products by the Beckhoff company.
Notice | |
Damage of devices possible! Please note the details concerning the firmware update on the special page. If you run a device in BOOTSTRAP mode to initiate a firmware update, it it possible that there is no checking of compatibility of the firmware. A damage of the device is possible! Please always make sure, that the firmware is suitable for the hardware status of the device! |
EL6631-0010 | |||
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Hardware (HW) | Firmware | Revision No. | Date of release |
03 - 04* | 01* | EL6631-0010-0016 | 2011/05 |
*) At the time of creation of this documentation this is the current compatible hardware status. Please check the Beckhoff website for the latest documentation.