The motion controller is one of the core control devices in the industrial control field, essential for high-speed and high-precision motor control. Traditionally, motion controllers have relied on dedicated hardware and embedded motion control algorithms. However, with the advancement of control technology and the demand for decoupling hardware and software, software-defined control is gradually becoming … Read more
As an engineer with over ten years of experience in the field of industrial robot control, today I will detail how to achieve high-precision coordinated control of multi-degree-of-freedom robotic arms using industrial PCs, helping you master this key technology. 1. Introduction to Motion Control Library In the control of multi-degree-of-freedom robotic arms, we primarily use … Read more
01 EtherCAT Bus Protocol 1 EtherCAT System Composition EtherCAT (Ethernet for Control Automation Technology) is an open architecture fieldbus system based on Ethernet, consisting of one master device and multiple slave devices. The master device uses a standard Ethernet controller, ensuring good compatibility; any computer with a network interface card and embedded devices controlled by … Read more
The fieldbus communication will gradually replace the pulse control in traditional motion controllers, pursuing higher efficiency data transmission. Currently popular communication protocols for drivers in China include CANOPEN, RS232, RS485, and EtherCAT. This article will help you understand the EtherCAT bus. What is EtherCAT EtherCAT (Ethernet for Control Automation Technology) is an open architecture fieldbus … Read more
Currently, the EtherCAT slave solutions available on the market mainly include the following types. The traditional ones are chips like the Beckhoff ET1100, which require a master control + ESC + PHY, resulting in higher costs, making them unsuitable for the competitive pace of domestic general-purpose products. The second type integrates PHY with the ESC, … Read more
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
Click Blue Text To FollowServo and Motion Control Today, Zheng Motion Technology shares with you the “Hardware Wiring of EtherCAT Motion Control Card and C# Hardware Peripheral Read/Write and Homing Motion“. Before we start learning, let’s first understand the motion control cards ECI2618 and ECI2828 from Zheng Motion Technology. These two products are 6-axis and … Read more