Products for EtherCAT

AutomationDirect Adds Multi-Turn, Absolute Encoders From Lika Electronic
- AutomationDirect
All models offer programmable resolutions up to 8192 pulses per revolution (13-bit).

Phoenix Contact Introduces NearFi, a Contactless, Real-Time Transmission Technology
- Phoenix Contact
NearFi couplers can transmit up to 50 Watts of power and 100 megabits of data per second, all without physical contact.

Beckhoff's EtherCAT and EtherCAT P Box Modules With ID Switches Simplify I/O System Addressing
- Beckhoff Automation
These IP67 I/Os offer simple hardware identification and addressing via built-in ID switch.

Beckhoff's EL14xx and EL24xx EtherCAT Digital Input and Output Terminals Boost I/O Flexibility
- Beckhoff Automation
The expanded line of EtherCAT Terminals offer built-in enhanced functions for positive/ground switching.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Launches Multi-Network Capability to its Existing MELSERVO-J5 Servo Amplifier
- Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.
The MELSERVO-J5 Servo Series now supports EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT, enabling seamless network switching without extra hardware.

Allient Launches SMLC-e Multi-Axis Motion Controller and EC Series EtherCAT Servo Drive
Allient Rochester has announced the SMLC-e multi-axis motion controller with EtherCAT and the EC Series EtherCAT servo drive, the latest additions to its Servo Control Solutions product line.

Beckhoff Future-Proofs Hybrid Connectors in Industrial Cable Offering
- Beckhoff Automation
The comprehensive hybrid connector portfolio from Beckhoff is ready for upcoming IEC 61076-2-118 standard updates, further enhancing EtherCAT-based One Cable Automation technology.

Beckhoff's New Distributed I/O Box Detects Complex Movements with High Accuracy
- Beckhoff Automation
The machine-mountable EP3751-0260 EtherCAT Box features an accelerometer and gyroscope in one compact, IP67-rated device.

AutomationDirect Presents LS Electric XMC EtherCAT Motion Controllers and EtherCAT Bus Coupler
- AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added the powerful LS Electric XMC motion controller to provide full EtherCAT master motion control.

Softing IT Networks Extends Its Tester Portfolio to Include the CableMaster PoE
- Softing Inc.
This dedicated power over Ethernet (PoE) cable tester extends the CableMaster product series which includes the CableMaster 210 wiremapper.