EtherCAT

is the open real-time Ethernet network originally developed by Beckhoff. EtherCAT sets new standards for real-time performance and topology flexibility.
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EtherCAT Technology Group

The ETG is a global organization in which OEM, End Users and Technology Providers join forces to support and promote the further technology development.
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ETG News

Save the Date for the EtherCAT Roadshow 2013 in Belgium

May 2013 | On June 11th and 12th, 2013 we invite all interested end users and system integrators to free of charge Industrial Ethernet seminars in Hasselt and Kortrijk. More...

2013 Spring European EtherCAT Plug Fest @ wenglor sensoric

May 2013 | On May 14th & 15th, 2013, 27 manufacturers from 9 countries participated in our 2013 Spring European EtherCAT Plug Fest – the ideal venue for interoperability and professional exchange with our EtherCAT experts. More...

ETG @ SPS IPC Drives Italia

May 2013 | From May 21st to 23rd, 2013 we will be at this year’s edition of SPS IPC Drives Italia in Parma, Italy. Visitors can find us in Pavillon 2, C007. More...

Save the Date for the first EtherCAT Roadshow in Israel

Apr 2013 | On May 7th, 2013 we invite all interested end users and system integrators to a free of charge Industrial Ethernet Seminar at the Crowne Plaza Tel Aviv City Center, Tel Aviv/ Israel. Save the date for this educational event about EtherCAT and Industrial Ethernet delivered by the experts! More...

TÜV Süd certifies Safety over EtherCAT Conformance Test Tool

Apr 2013 | To round off the all-inclusive package for Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE) technology, a new component is now available: The FSoE Conformance Test Tool certified and qualified by TÜV Süd enables automatic verification of the implementation for the safe transmission protocol Safety over EtherCAT. More...

ETG with free EtherCAT Technology Introduction @ Indumation.be

Apr 2013 | From 24th to 26th April, 2013 we will be represented with an ETG tradeshow booth (Hall 6-D04) and an EtherCAT technology seminar at this year’s edition of Indumation.be at Kortrijk Xpo, Belgium. More...

ETG Joint Booth @ Hannover Messe 2013

Mar 2013 | With 62 national and international co-exhibitors in total we are represented again with our ETG Joint Booth at this year’s Hannover Messe in Hall 9, Booth D18. More...

ETG @ embedded world 2013 in Nuremberg

Feb 2013 | From Feb 26 to 28, 2013, the EtherCAT Technology Group will be at this year’s embedded world exhibition in hall 4, booth 4-242. More...

EtherCAT Technology Group honors 2,000th Member

Jan 2013 | Leading automotive parts supplier, ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) has become the 2000th member of the world’s largest fieldbus organization, the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG). More...

EtherCAT Training Class & Workshop in China

Dec 2012 | To help new members in studying EtherCAT technology, development or application, ETG will hold another workshop in Beijing, China on December 17-18. More...

Latest Product Entries

EtherCAT Process Data Sniffer

May 2013 | A logger software that reads EtherCAT process data from a topology parallel to the EtherCAT Master from Ackermann Automation.

ECOMPACT® 23E Compact Servo Drive

May 2013 | Jenaer Antriebstechnik offers ECOMPACT 23E decentral compact servo drives with integrated controller for less cabling effort and a smaller cabinet.

EtherCAT Junctions with PoE

Apr 2013 | New Junction from wenglor with PoE. Depending on the model, up to seven EtherCAT products can be connected with the robust IP67-rated EtherCAT junctions and two additional I/O ports are available.

EtherCAT media converter

Apr 2013 | Beckhoff Automation offers EtherCAT media converter from optical fibre/POF to copper and vice versa.

DxM™ and DxI/O™ Technology

Mar 2013 | Winner of Golden Mousetrap Awards: Embedded, multi-axis servo drive motion and I/O system control using 'DxM™ & DxI/O™ Technology' with only a single node of EtherCAT connectivity from ADVANCED Motion Controls.

Axioline E

Mar 2013 | Thanks to the SPEEDCON rapid interlock system, Axioline E enables fast installation and is very easy to handle. The extremely vibration and shock-resistant housings are available in two versions: metal and plastic.

Axioline F

Mar 2013 | The world's fastest I/O system provides the shortest response time as well as synchronized processes. Axioline F enables fast installation, has an extremely robust design and mechanics and at the same time, is very easy to handle.

ASDA A2-E

Mar 2013 | Delta Electronics Inc. proudly introduces the ASDA A2-E Servo Drive with EtherCAT communication interface. Complying with IEC61158 and IEC61800-7, the A2-E works perfectly with 3rd party EtherCAT controllers.

CDH75M ETC+FS

Mar 2013 | The absolute rotary encoder CD_75 M from TR-Electronic captures the revolution information through a mechanical gear without a battery backed revolution counter. They are used in plants and equipment requiring safety integrity level 3 or a performance level e.

AMD2000 Servo Drive

Mar 2013 | ANCA Motion introduces the AMD2000 range of servo drives. With EtherCAT connectivity and a rugged and reliable design the AMD2000 range delivers high performance along with easy setup and configuration.

Inspector PI50 EtherCAT vision sensor

Mar 2013 | The Inspector PI50 EtherCAT vision sensor from SICK is the perfect choice for machine builders and integrators using EtherCAT. Position – Inspect – Connect!

IXXEC-100

Mar 2013 | XXEC-100, the powerful EtherCAT Master solution for DIN rail mountingXXEC-100, the powerful EtherCAT Master solution for DIN rail mounting from IXXAT.

HES-M400

Jan 2013 | HES-M400 series is the two-phase stepping motor driver with BUILD-IN Motion Control, that shows a remarkable performance of the HES-C400.

Confocal Fiber Displacement Sensor ZW Series

Jan 2013 | The ZW Series from OMRON is a non-contact displacement sensor with a new white light confocal principle that enables remarkably compact size and high-resolution measurements.

Renesas Industrial Network Engine: R-IN32M3-EC

Jan 2013 | Renesas introduces ARM based R-IN32M3-EC ASSP with integrated EtherCAT Slave Controller (ESC), 1.3 MByte of RAM, switch with PHYs, HW accelerators, fieldbus interfaces and lots of peripherals and GPIOs.

FCT300, Master EtherCAT

Jan 2013 | The controller from CMZ belongs to FCT series, that are black box motion controllers equipped with a PowerPC microprocessor, and programmable according to the standard IEC61131.

IBD, Integrated Brushless Drive

Jan 2013 | IBD is a brushless electric servo-motor with integrated motion control system from CMZ Sistemi Elettronici, available in sizes from 2,8 to 30 Nm.

MACS5: Motion Control Module

Jan 2013 | The MACS5 motion control module for multi-axis positioning and CAM control from zub machine control is an "intelligent" EtherCAT slave of PLCs and serves as an EtherCAT master for I/Os, servo drives and frequency converters.

Cordsets and connectors

Jan 2013 | ESCHA provides a complete range of cable and connector components for EtherCAT networks. For EtherCAT IO-modules in IP67 ESCHA offers also a wide portfolio for IO-wiring in M12 and M8.

EtherCAT Field Network Controllers PCON-CA/CFA

Dec 2012 | ROBO Cylinder Position Controllers with EtherCAT from IAI Corporation.

 


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