MINNEAPOLIS, January 3, 2005 – Beckhoff Automation has made available for download, an introductory white paper of the company’s award-winning Ethernet-based, high-speed fieldbus network, EtherCAT. With greatly increased product availability in mid-2005, now is the perfect time to learn more about how to implement EtherCAT technology. Achieving update time for 1000 distributed I/Os in only 30 µs and communication with 100 servo axes in 100 µs, EtherCAT has set new performance standards for real-time Ethernet in automation.
The new white paper explains how EtherCAT achieves real-time performance, the system’s operating principle, topology options and major features.The white paper automatically downloads using the following URL: www.ethercat.org/whitepaper For additional information: www.ethercat.org www.beckhoffautomation.com/ethercat Beckhoff Automation provides advanced, open automation products based upon proven technologies so that customers can implement high performance control systems faster and at a lower overall cost than traditional PLC and motion control systems. Beckhoff’s “New Automation Technology” product range includes PC based control, industrial PCs, automation controllers, operator interface, I/O, servo drives and motors. With representation in 50 countries, Beckhoff is well positioned to provide global sales and service to its customers. Sales and service are handled directly, with no intermediaries involved to provide faster response and improved communications.
