Appendix
EL6731
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Version: 2.8
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Appendix
7.1
EtherCAT AL Status Codes
For detailed information please refer to the
7.2
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
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!
EL6731-0000
Hardware (HW)
Firmware
Revision no.
Release date
06 - 07
07
EL6731-0000-0016
2008/03
08
EL6731-0000-0017
2008/04
09
EL6731-0000-0018
2008/11
08 - 13
10
EL6731-0000-0020
2009/04
EL6731-0000-0021
2012/01
14 - 22
11
2012/02
12
2012/07
EL6731-0000-0022
2012/10
EL6731-0000-0023
2013/11
13
EL6731-0000-0024
2014/07
23- 29*
14
EL6731-0000-0025
2014/06
15
2014/10
17
2016/03
18*
2018/07