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EtherCAT

Standalone EtherCAT Master Controller can handle complex machine control tasks

November 24, 2010 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

The new EtherCAT master controller can operate high-level machine control tasks like application systems, communication with the host HMI or PC, multi-axis motion profile generation, error and safety handling. The SPiiPlus NTM has the capability to control up to 32 axes in fully synchronized motion, while all time control tasks are handled by slave drives. […]

Filed Under: Controls, Networking + IoT Tagged With: ACS Motion Control, EtherCAT, SPiiPlus NTM

BECKHOFF Automation introduces new EP6002 EtherCAT Box Modules

November 15, 2010 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

BECKHOFF Automation (www.beckhoff.com) is proud to announce the release of the all-new EP6002 EtherCAT Box Modules that allow external devices to directly integrate with a serial interface, like RFID or barcode readers, in a wide field without using a control cabinet. With the use of selectable RS232 or RS422/RS485 interfaces, the powerful and compact IP67 […]

Filed Under: Networking + IoT Tagged With: EtherCAT

Technosoft’s new intelligent servo drive with EtherCAT communication interface

October 28, 2010 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

Technosoft solutions (www.technosoftmotion.com) is proud to introduce the IDM680, a new intelligent servo drive with EtherCAT communication interface. The servo drive combines the manufacturer’s versatility with the speed of the Ethernet for a centralized control of a multi-axis system. The full bandwidth and synchronization capabilities of EtherCAT are very important in motion applications where the […]

Filed Under: Drives + Supplies, Servo Drives Tagged With: EtherCAT, technosoft

ACS Motion Control unveils new EtherCAT Networked Solution

July 1, 2010 By KRemington Leave a Comment

ACS Motion Control (www.acsmotioncontrol.com) has unveiled its one of a kind real-time networking technology based on the EtherCAT protocol which connects several MC4U units to increase the machine control axis counts from eight to 32. Dubbed as the MC4Unt, the network is an integrated system that controls up to 32 synchronized axes of motion, which […]

Filed Under: Mechanical PT, Networking + IoT Tagged With: ACS Motion Control, EtherCAT

The latest TwinSAFE(TM) Technology for EtherCAT I/O System from Beckhoff

March 11, 2010 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

Beckhoff Automation (www.beckhoff.com) unveiled its latest EtherCAT Terminals with embedded Safety Programmable logic controller (“PLC”) for a flexible, compact and powerful safety solution, the TwinSAFE Terminals for the EtherCAT I/O system. With simple safety I/O terminals, it helps machine manufacturers and builders streamline safety systems. Conforming to EN ISO 13849-1 PL e and IEC 61508 […]

Filed Under: Controls, Networking + IoT, PLCs + PACs Tagged With: EtherCAT, twinsafe

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