02:00 pm - 02:30 pm

EtherCAT in Test Systems – An Experience Report

Abstract

Vector uses EtherCAT in its modular test system VT System since 2006. EtherCAT connects the measurement and stimulation modules with the central test execution software running on a PC or a PC-based real-time platform. This connection is fast, reliable, and easy to handle. No additional hardware interface is needed on the host PC. In fact, it is not necessary for the user to know something about the network technology or EtherCAT. Even the VT System modules in the test racks are automatically identified and configured.

Speaker

Dr. Stefan Krauß, Vector Informatik GmbH

Dr. Stefan Krauß is director of the product line PND (Tools for Networks and Distributed Systems) at Vector Informatik in Stuttgart. He is also responsible for the VT System as product manager. He studied Computer Science at the University of Stuttgart and worked after graduating as a research assistant at the Institute of Computer Science in the Software Engineering department. He was particularly interested in methods and processes for the development of high-quality software.
Since 2002 Stefan Krauß has been working for Vector and is intensively concerned with the concepts of testing tools.