EtherCAT International Technology Week (ITW) 2026
Following, the slides from the EtherCAT International Technology Week (ITW) World Series 2026 are listed.
- How to begin an EtherCAT development – some key points
As straight-forward the functional principle of EtherCAT is, the many implementation options, communication devices (ASICS, SoCs, and more), documentation, and developer events are available. This webinar shows key decisions and development steps, and in which order those may be tackled: It includes basic EtherCAT theory training, parameter selection to choose an EtherCAT SubDevice Controller, possible EtherCAT SubDevice software stacks, organizing the parameter and process data, in-house testing, available test tools, official testing at an EtherCAT Test Center, and more developer events. - Navigate EtherCAT information
There are plenty of EtherCAT documents, specifications, and web page information available. In this session we show which information is available. How to read the EtherCAT specification ETG.1000/IEC.61185, how to use ETG.2000 EtherCAT SubDevice Information, how to make use of the EtherCAT Knowledge Base and the EtherCAT Compendium, which valuable and popular events are offered, and how to make contact with the ETG EtherCAT experts world-wide. - Structuring CoE object dictionary using profiles: MDP, DS402, Semi Device Profile
The CoE object dictionary lists all parameters and variables of a SubDevice, and is the interface to the sensor or actuator functionality. Depending on which type of device is developed, different CoE OD structurings, so called device profiles, are beneficial. Those reach from a basic framework (MDP) defining a handful of categories, to a very detailed parameter definitions for drives (DS402), valves (Semi Device Profile), gateways, and others. Profiles are a very helpful concept for both, developers and device users, and this is why they have become very popular on both sides. This is to an extend where basically any EtherCAT device makes use of device profile benefits. And this webinar explains the concepts and advantages. Device profile are well combined with the ESI concepts of Modules and Slots—which are explained in the following webinar. - Using Modules/Slots in ESI and online CoE object dictionary
The ESI elements Modules and Slots allow to generate a flexible EtherCAT SubDevice description, e.g., for modular servo drives and gateways. This webinar shows how to make correct use of the ESI elements and which online CoE objects are used for Modules/Slots functionality. - From Spec to SubDevice: Building an EtherCAT SubDevice - Part 1
This webinar combo describes the process of an EtherCAT development hands-on. In this first part the parameter and cyclic data are described for a prototype SubDevice. Those are structured into the CoE object dictionary using device profile guidelines. From the OD description the base to generate the SubDevice stack, ESI file, and SII are done. The process of selecting respective hardware and other basic considerations are discussed, too. - From Spec to SubDevice: Building an EtherCAT SubDevice - Part 2
This webinar combo describes the process of an EtherCAT development hands-on. In this second part software stack settings and a prototype application are demonstrated. As a paramount development- supporting measure, the use of the Conformance Test Tool (CTT) throughout the development process is demonstrated. - EtherCAT Synchronization Modes - basic concepts
EtherCAT synchronization modes define how to synchronize the process data update and the applications of MainDevice and SubDevices. EtherCAT specifies three synchronization modes called Free Run, SM-synchronous, and DC-synchronous and also defines possible variations. This webinar introduces the different synchronization modes with graphical animations as well as concrete examples. For each mode the underlying mechanisms, the hardware and software. - EtherCAT Synchronization Modes - SSC Implementation
This webinar demonstrates how EtherCAT synchronizations modes may be implemented in an EtherCAT SubDevice software stack, using the example of the SSC (SubDevice Stack Code). This includes the interrupt handling, the process data handling, and the monitoring of the synchronization including error handling. - CTT – basic features and how to use it for EtherCAT SubDevice development
This webinar aims to present the basics around the EtherCAT Conformance Test Tool (CTT) and how to use it for EtherCAT SubDevice development. In this presentation we will cover the many helpful functionalities and plugins of the tool, EtherCAT protocol testing as well as long-term testing of different EtherCAT SubDevice configurations, error detection mechanisms, and analysis of the test results. - CTT – advanced features (incl. remote control interface, configuration, and more)
This webinar shows advanced CTT configuration and testing of complex EtherCAT SubDevices. We will also explain how automated testing via the CTT remote control interface can be done. The scripting via PowerShellTM allows to start the CTT remotely, load different configurations, execute tests, and save results for internal test documentations. - Official EtherCAT Conformance Test - part I: Certificate benefits and organisational steps
The official EtherCAT Conformance Test at an EtherCAT Test Center (ETC) has many advantages and is highly recommended, even though it is optional. This slideset explains the importance of EtherCAT Conformance Tested certificates for machine builders and device vendors. It shows the process to obtain a certificate and gives practical hints and tips for successful conformance testing of EtherCAT SubDevices. - SSC tool: How-to
Step-by-step from the Idea to the running application (based on the Beckhoff EL9800 hardware). Working with the SSC command line tool. Create own SSC Tool configurations for development service provider, ESC or development board vendor, to distribute own/custom code settings. - In-House Testing with ETC Precision — hands on for manual testing
The tests performed by an EtherCAT Test Center (ETC) are specified in detail in ETG. 7000.2 Test Record. The test instructions include the use of the CTT and also tests performed manually. Both are important whether you’re achieving conformance via in-house testing or if you’re planning to get official certification. This webinar shows you how to perform some of the manual tests in the same way as they are performed by the ETC test engineers - to enable you to meet high quality standards and pass the official test on the first run. - EtherCAT analysis with Wireshark
As complement to the standard diagnostic features provided by EtherCAT both at hardware and software level, the Wireshark tool is frequently used to analyze the EtherCAT communication and troubleshoot complex issues at low level. Wireshark includes by default a packet dissector enabling to display and filter individual fields of EtherCAT datagrams. This slideset intends to show, through a series of practical examples, how different features of Wireshark can be used in order to approach different concrete scenarios in the analysis of EtherCAT communication.
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