Version identification of EtherCAT devices
Designation
A Beckhoff EtherCAT device has a 14-digit designation, made up of
- family key
- type
- version
- revision
Example | Family | Type | Version | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
EL3314-0000-0016 | EL terminal | 3314 (4-channel thermocouple terminal) | 0000 (basic type) | 0016 |
CU2008-0000-0000 | CU device | 2008 (8-port fast ethernet switch) | 0000 (basic type) | 0000 |
ES3602-0010-0017 | ES terminal | 3602 (2-channel voltage measurement) | 0010 (high-precision version) | 0017 |
- The order identifier is made up of
- family key
- type
- version
- The revision indicates the technical progress and is managed by Beckhoff.
In principle, a device with a higher revision can replace a device with a lower revision, unless specified otherwise.
Each revision usually has an associated XML description (ESI, EtherCAT Slave information), which is available for download from the Beckhoff webpage. - Type, version and revision are read as decimal numbers.
Serial number
Beckhoff EtherCAT devices usually have an 8-digit serial number, which is printed on the device or attached to it on a sticker. This serial number indicates the construction condition on delivery.
Syntax of the serial number
Structure of the serial number: KK YY FF HH
KK - week of production (CW, calendar week)
YY - year of production
FF - firmware version
HH - hardware version
Example with ser. no.: 12 06 3A 02:
12 - week of production 12
06 - year of production 2006
3A - firmware version 3A
02 - hardware version 02
Examples of serial number data
Fig. 1: EL6688 EL Terminal
Fig. 2: CU2016 Switch
Fig. 3: EK1100 EtherCAT coupler