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EtherCAT - Ethernet
for Control Automation Technology |
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EtherCAT is the new open real-time Ethernet network developed by
Beckhoff. EtherCAT sets new standards for real-time performance since it
processes 1000 distributed I/O in 30 µs or 100 axis in 100 µs using
twisted pair or fiber optic cable. Regarding topology, EtherCAT gives you
the choice: it supports a simple low cost line structure, a tree
structure, daisy chaining or drop lines - no expensive infrastructure
components are required. Alternatively the classic more expensive switched
star topology can be used.
Due to its auto-configuration capabilities and the lack of complex
addressing requirements EtherCAT is very simple to set up and use. So
EtherCAT is extremely powerful, yet cost effective. It is the ideal
network for advanced motion control, I/O, or any kind of PC based control
application. |
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EtherCAT Technology Group:
In the EtherCAT Technology Group, OEM, End Users and Technology Providers
join forces to support and promote the further technology development,
representing a large variety of industries and vertical market segments.
The EtherCAT Technology Group will ensure the simple and cost efficient
integration of EtherCAT interfaces to automation devices and their
interoperability. |
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EtherCAT Technology Group |
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The EtherCAT
Technology Group is the forum in which key user companies from
various industries and leading automation suppliers join forces to
support, promote and advance the EtherCAT technology. |
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Goals |
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EtherCAT is an open
technology. The EtherCAT Technology Group stands for this approach
and ensures that every interested company may implement and use
EtherCAT.
At the same time the EtherCAT Technology Group aims to ensure the
compatibility of EtherCAT implementations by defining functional
requirements, conformance tests as well as certification procedures.
The Technology Groups goal is to ensure that EtherCAT technology
meets and exceeds the requirements of the widest possible
application range. In order to accomplish this goal the group
combines leading control and application experts from machine
builders, system integrators, end users and automation suppliers to
provide both qualified feedback about application of the existing
technology and proposals for future extensions of the specification.
The EtherCAT Technology Group organizes user and vendor meetings in
which the latest EtherCAT developments are reviewed and discussed in
regular periodical sessions. |
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Benefits |
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Group members get
preferred access to specification drafts, specifications, white
papers, prototype evaluation products and initial batch products and
thus have a head start in evaluating, using or implementing the
EtherCAT technology.
The members are eligible to participate in working groups and thus
have influence on future enhancements of the EtherCAT technology
specifications.
The member companies may use the EtherCAT and the EtherCAT
Technology Group logos to show their support for this technology.
The membership is free of charge. |
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