Beckhoff EL6692, Documentation

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Appendix
EL6692 137 Version: 3.2
6.2 ATEX Documentation
Notes about operation of the Beckhoff terminal systems in potentially explosive ar-
eas (ATEX)
Pay also attention to the continuative documentation
Notes about operation of the Beckhoff terminal systems in potentially explosive areas (ATEX)
that is available in the download area of the Beckhoff homepage http:\\www.beckhoff.com !
6.3 EtherCAT AL Status Codes
For detailed information please refer to the EtherCAT system description .
6.4 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.
NOTE
Risk of damage to the device!
Pay attention to the instructions for firmware updates on the separate page [
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138] . If a device is placed in
BOOTSTRAP mode for a firmware update, it does not check when downloading whether the new firmware
is suitable. This can result in damage to the device! Therefore, always make sure that the firmware is suit-
able for the hardware version!
EL6690
Hardware (HW) Firmware (FW) Revision no. Release date
05 01 Prim.:
EL6690-0001-0016
Sec.: EL6690-0002-0016 01/2008
02 03/2008
03 07/2008
04 09/2008
06 - 13* 05 Prim.:
EL6690-0001-0016
Sec.: EL6690-0002-0018 09/2009
06* 09/2009
Prim.:
EL6690-0001-0017
Sec.: EL6690-0002-0019 10/2012