Maintain curiosity about technology, broaden the boundaries of knowledge, and enhance the resolution of understanding. This is not a rigorous academic paper, but rather an explanation of the author’s understanding of EtherCAT distributed clock technology from an industrial application perspective. As an EtherCAT user rather than a developer, many descriptions of this technology may seem … Read more
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Abstract In the wave of bus-type alternatives, major automation manufacturers have launched their own bus-type motion control products. Among the various types of bus communications, EtherCAT stands out remarkably. According to MIR Rui Industry statistics, as of 2021, the market size of bus-type motion controllers in China exceeded 6 billion, accounting for more than 70% … Read more
In today’s rapidly changing field of industrial automation, the choice and application of network protocols have become increasingly important. Among them, PROFINET and EtherNet/IP, as two major mainstream network protocols, occupy a significant position in the market with their unique advantages, each holding an 18% market share, tied for first place. PROFINET, with its … Read more
This article’s images are sourced from Mototech Technology. EtherCAT is a real-time industrial Ethernet technology, where CAT stands for Control Automation Technology. As a fieldbus system built on Ethernet, EtherCAT features high speed and low data loss rates, achieving a transmission speed of 100M while maintaining low latency and synchronization, making it a popular industrial … Read more
【Introduction】A comparison of Industrial Real-Time Ethernet EtherCAT and Profinet. Technical exchange, join the group here Sales procurement, join the group here Preface When it comes to industrial real-time Ethernet, the most prominent and popular one is undoubtedly EtherCAT. EtherCAT is an open bus that, thanks to its excellent Ethernet characteristics and hard real-time capabilities, has … Read more
Click Blue Words To FollowServo and Motion Control The above is an advertisement Abstract:This article delves into the technology of EtherCAT (Ethernet for Control Automation Technology), based on Ethernet fieldbus systems. EtherCAT sets a new performance standard in the field of fieldbus technology, featuring flexible network topology, simple system configuration, and intuitive operation similar to … Read more
In manufacturing applications that require determinism and real-time performance, EtherCAT industrial Ethernet systems have significant advantages over standard Ethernet. Image source: Beckhoff Author | Sree Swarna Gutta “ In industrial environments, the determinism and real-time nature of data transmission are crucial. EtherCAT G offers more reliable communication for industrial applications through its unique functional principles … Read more
Contemporary philosopher J.E. Dinger once said, “Fate is not a matter of chance, but of choice.” For Chinese enterprises in the context of the high integration of global manufacturing and information technology, choosing a communication technology that is easy to implement, high-performance, quick to respond, and low-cost has become crucial in determining a company’s fate. … Read more
The fieldbus technology is a hot topic in the field of automation control, applied to real-time communication between multiple devices. In device connections, if a cable breaks at any point, it will affect communication between devices. Let’s take a look at how EtherCAT redundancy technology can remedy and lock communication in the event of a … Read more