TPM
207-D533-NN User Manual
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1.4
EtherCAT Tool: TwinCAT
TwinCAT
®
is the EtherCAT
®
tool which is developed by Beckhoff. The TwinCAT
®
(The Windows Control
and Automation Technology) automation suite forms the core of the control system. The TwinCAT
®
software
system turns almost any PC-based system into a real-time control with multiple PLC, NC, CNC and/or robotics
runtime systems.
All TPM modules can be tested with TwinCAT
®
easily. With the RJ45 cable, EtherCAT
®
Master and
EtherCAT
®
slaves can connect to achieve the control system. EZE-xxx model names will be displayed on
TwinCAT
®
for users to operate system conveniently. Carrier specific model name will not be listed.