What is the main function of this Beckhoff terminal?
The Beckhoff EL3692 is a 2-channel Resistance Measurement Terminal. It is designed to measure resistance with high precision in industrial automation systems.
What type of installation does this terminal require?
The Beckhoff EL3692 terminal is designed for mounting in a control cabinet or terminal box. It can be attached to commercially available 35 mm mounting rails (DIN rails according to EN 60715) by applying slight pressure.
What software is recommended for firmware updates?
Firmware updates for the Beckhoff EL3692 should only be performed with a TwinCAT 3 installation. It is recommended to use the most up-to-date version of the software, which is available for free download on the Beckhoff website.
What precautions should be taken when updating the firmware?
A firmware update should only be carried out after consultation with Beckhoff support. It's important to ensure that EtherCAT communication is trouble-free (no LostFrames etc.) during the update process.
What is the Commodity Code of this terminal?
The Commodity Code for the Beckhoff EL3692 is 847330.
What is the process for modifying CoE parameters?
If slave CoE parameters are modified online, Beckhoff devices store any changes in a fail-safe manner in the EEPROM. However, continuous changing of CoE values is not permissible in view of the lifetime limit. If the function is supported, the function can be activated by entering the code word 0x12345678 once in CoE 0xF008 and remains active as long as the code word is not changed.
What is the purpose of the Startup list?
The Startup list is processed whenever the EtherCAT fieldbus is started. It ensures that a replacement EtherCAT slave can automatically be parameterized with the specifications of the user. If EtherCAT slaves are used which are unable to store local CoE values permanently, the Startup list must be used.