The EL6070 is a license key terminal designed for use within a modular EtherCAT I/O system. It features local data memory capable of storing TwinCAT 3.1 license files, which can be accessed via TwinCAT 3.1 software. The device functions as a hardware license key integrated into the EtherCAT communication network, with data transmission occurring through EtherCAT. It has a housing width of 12 mm, mounts on a DIN rail, and includes a voltage supply for electronics via the E-Bus, with typical current consumption of 120 mA. The EL6070 serves as a compact, reliable interface for licensing and securing TwinCAT 3.1 functionalities within industrial automation setups.

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