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4 Mounting and Wiring
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Laying the EtherCAT Network
This section describes how to install EtherCAT networks.
The Programmable Multi-Axis Controller can be connected using daisy chain connections with no
branching, or with branching connections using Junction Slaves. Examples of topology without branch-
ing and with branching (Junction Slaves) are shown below.
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Supported Network Topologies
Output port
Input port
Remote I/O Slave
Servo Drive Slave
Remote I/O Slave
Remote I/O Slave
EtherCAT Master
EtherCAT Master
Junction Slave
Junction Slave
Junction Slave
Remote I/O
Slave
Remote I/O Slave
Remote I/O Slave
Servo Drive
Slave
Servo Drive Slave
Remote I/O
Slave
Remote I/O
Slave
Servo Drive
Slave
Servo Drive
Slave
Servo Drive
Slave
Output port
Input port