2.1 Features
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2.1 Features
The 264IF-01 Module is a device that is dedicated as an EtherCAT slave station. It carries out process data communica-
tion and mailbox communication. This module cannot be a master station.
In an EtherCAT system, the MP2000 Series Machine Controller on which the 264IF-01 Module is installed operates as
slave station I/O. The MP2000 Series Machine Controller can also be used, for example, for servo control when connected
with MECHATROLINK as a controller for motion control.
The concept of EtherCAT connection is shown below.
Fig. 2.1 Example of 264IF-01 Module in an EtherCAT System
MP2000/264IF-01
Module
EtherCAT slave station
EtherCAT master station
EtherCAT slave station I/O
EtherCAT slave station I/O
EtherCAT slave device
EtherCAT
MECHATROLINK
