Technology modules
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12.2
EtherCAT
12.2.1
Product description
The EtherCAT technology module enables the connection of the item servo positioning controller C Series to the EtherCAT
fieldbus system. The communication via the EtherCAT interface (IEEE-802.3u) is realised with the aid of standard EtherCAT
cabling.
In the case of the item servo positioning controller C Series supports the CoE protocol (CANopen over
EtherCAT) with the FPGA ESC20 made by Beckhoff.
The EtherCAT technology module is supported solely in the TECH 2 technology slot.
Additional technology modules will not be supported if the EtherCAT technology module is used.
If your specific requirements are more complex, please contact your sales partner in order to find a solution for
your particular application.
12.2.2
Characteristics of the EtherCAT technology module
The EtherCAT technology module has the following characteristics:
It can be fully mechanically integrated in the item servo positioning controller C Series
EtherCAT corresponding to IEEE-802.3u (100Base-TX) with 100 Mbps (full duplex)
Star and line topology
Connector: RJ45
Electrically isolated EtherCAT interface
Communication cycle: 1ms
127 slaves max.
EtherCAT slave implementation based on FPGA ESC20 by Beckhoff
Support of the “Distributed Clocks” feature for synchronised set value transfer
LED display for indicating readiness and link-detect
