G3 Series EtherCAT
TM
Technical Manual
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About EtherCAT
EtherCAT
TM
is a registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff Automation (GmbH, Germany).
Overview
EtherCAT
TM
is an Ethernet-based networking solution for automation but has added benefits/features toward
manufacturing applications.
The EtherCAT
TM
Technology Group or ETG develops and promotes EtherCAT
TM
technology.
G3 EtherCAT
TM
uses industrial M12 IP67-rated connectors. The protocol transfers data at a fixed speed of 100 Mbps.
The maximum network cabling distance is limited to 100m segments at 20º C.
More information about EtherCAT
TM
can be obtained at the web site http://www.EtherCAT.org.
G3 EtherCAT
TM
Features
Designed by the EtherCAT
TM
Technology Group (ETG)
Star, Tree, Ring or Daisy Chain
Duplicate Address Detection
If a duplicate address is detected on power up, duplicates will not
progress to run mode
Web Page Configuration, Graphical Display