Products for EtherCAT

Metronix adds safety to DIS-2 drive

The Safe Torque Off functionality (PLe category 3 according to ISO 13849-1) provides machine safety.

Mitsubishi releases MR-J3-xA-RJ158 Servo with EtherCAT

MR-J3-xA-RJ158 AC servo drive connects to servo amplifiers via EtherCAT communications.

HMS releases PROFINET Anybus X-gateways

  • HMS Industrial Networks Inc

The X-gateways can connect PROFIBUS and CANopen to PROFINET IRT Fiber Optics, and ControlNet, EtherNet/IP and DeviceNet to PROFINET IRT with copper cabling.

Beckhoff Introduces EP5101 EtherCAT Box for connecting encoders

  • Beckhoff Automation

EP5101 IP 67-rated I/O module is for the direct connection of incremental encoders with differential inputs (RS485).

Beckhoff Automation introduces EK18xx EtherCAT Coupler

  • Beckhoff Automation

This I/O coupler integrates an HD (High Density) Terminal, which offers 16 I/O connection points in a compact format.

Deutschmann updates UNIGATE EtherCAT gateways

  • Deutschmann Automation

Updates include adding the EtherCAT Modular Device Profile to UNIGATE IC EtherCAT bus nodes, CL EtherCAT protocol converters, and CX gateways that inter-operate with EtherCAT.

Elmo announces Gold Drum HV 100/800 Servo Drives

  • Elmo Motion Control

The Gold Drum HV 100/800 delivers up to 100 A and operates up to 800 VDC.

Metronix releases ARS 2000 FS Ethernet-compatible servo drives

Networking interfaces include EtherCAT, Profibus-DP, and a functional safety module compliant with EN 61800-5-2.

NORD introduces SK 200E frequency inverters

Interfaces are available for Profibus, PROFINET, DeviceNet, CANopen and EtherCAT.

Lenze adds PROFINET and EtherCAT to 8400 Motec Drives

PROFINET and EtherCAT make it possible to seamlessly integrate the relatively simple variable speed 8400 motec drives into existing, high-performance communications networks.