communication errors

EtherCAT – Emergency Scan

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EtherCAT - Emergency Scan

In the Advanced Settings, there is a tool called Emergency Scan, which can specifically check the connection status of slave devices. To use Emergency Scan, TwinCAT must be in configuration mode, but no prior configuration is required. Emergency Scan will check for frame loss to detect errors in wiring or cable shielding. Emergency Scan will … Read more

Understanding LIN Errors in Depth

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Understanding LIN Errors in Depth

Although the LIN protocol is robust, errors can still occur. What types of LIN errors are there? What impacts do they have? 1 LIN Errors LIN (Local Interconnect Network) is a low-cost serial communication protocol originally designed for non-critical systems in the automotive industry, such as window control, seat adjustment, and lighting. In the article … Read more