The Beckhoff EL6632-1002 is a high-performance EtherCAT Terminal that functions as a PROFINET RT controller and device. It enables seamless integration and communication between an EtherCAT network and PROFINET devices. As a controller, it can manage up to 15 PROFINET RT devices, facilitating data exchange with slaves. In device mode, it allows the EtherCAT system to act as a PROFINET slave, communicating with a higher-level PROFINET controller. This dual functionality offers exceptional flexibility for complex, heterogeneous automation architectures, bridging two of the leading industrial Ethernet standards within a compact terminal block form factor.