Turck BL20-E-GW-EC EtherCAT Gateway

Description:

The TURCK BL20-E-GW-EC EtherCAT gateway is used in BL20 distributed I/O and EtherCAT communication systems. Commonly installed in packaging machinery, conveyor systems, assembly equipment, material handling systems, and manufacturing lines requiring communication between PLCs and remote I/O stations over EtherCAT networks. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators use this part for control system expansion, network upgrades, remote I/O replacement, and automation retrofits.

Applications:

The TURCK BL20-E-GW-EC serves as the communication interface between the BL20 modular I/O platform and higher-level EtherCAT control systems. It is commonly used in robotics, automotive assembly lines, packaging equipment, machine tools, and high-speed manufacturing applications where deterministic communication and decentralized I/O architecture reduce wiring complexity and improve system scalability. The integrated Ethernet ports support simple network integration while enabling real-time communication with BL20 I/O modules.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: TURCK
• Part Number: BL20-E-GW-EC
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 6827380
• Product Type: EtherCAT Gateway Interface Module
• Series: BL20 I/O System
• Function: Distributed I/O communication gateway
• Network Protocol: EtherCAT
• Device Type: Gateway
• Transmission Speed: 10/100 Mbps
• Ethernet Ports: 2 × RJ45 female ports
• Auto MDIX Support: Yes
• Supported Profile: Modular Device Profile (MDP)
• Supply Voltage: 24 VDC
• Connection Type: RJ45 Ethernet and push-in power terminals
• LED Indicators: Supply voltage, group fault, and bus fault LEDs
• Mounting Type: DIN rail mount
• Protection Rating: IP20
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +55°C
• Included Accessories: 2 × BL20-WEW35/2-SW end brackets and 1 × BL20-ABPL end plate
• Approvals: CE, cULus
• Application: EtherCAT communication for distributed BL20 remote I/O systems
• Special Features: Integrated gateway functionality, modular expansion capability, real-time industrial Ethernet communication, support for decentralized I/O architectures.

Common Replacements:

• TURCK BL20-E-GW-EN-IP
• TURCK BL67-GW-EC
• TURCK BL20-GW-PBDP-12MB