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ADLINK introduces EtherCAT control system

  • ADLINK Technology

Talos-3012 IEC 61131-3-compliant automation controller and EPS Series time-deterministic I/O and motion control system provide control of automatic processes.

Siemens updates Sinema Server software

  • SIEMENS
  • Siemens

Enhancements in V13 include automatic detection of Profinet and Ethernet devices.

HMS releases Profile Driver software packages

  • HMS Industrial Networks Inc

Software can be embedded into a drive during development to allow connection to EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, and Profinet/Profibus.

TURCK Introduces M8 Ethernet connector

  • TURCK Inc.

With the ability to transfer up to 100Mbps of data, the M8 connector for Ethernet is suitable for various Industrial Ethernet protocols, including EtherCAT

Microchip Introduces LAN9252 EtherCAT Slave Controller

LAN9252 has two 10/100 Ethernet transceivers that support both fiber and copper, along with cable diagnostics capabilities.

Innovasic adds EtherCAT to fido5200 REM Switch chip

The fido5200 REM Switch chip is configured via software driver as an EtherCAT Slave Controller (ESC) that supports cycle times down to 12.5µs.

POSITAL adds two interfaces to IXARC Encoders

  • POSITAL - Fraba Inc.

IXARC magnetic rotary encoders now have PROFINET and EtherCAT communications interfaces.

Deutschmann adds extra Ethernet interface to Unigate gateways

  • Deutschmann Automation

Service and maintenance staff can use the extra interface to directly access the configuration of the connected gateways.

ABB introduces MotiFlex e180 servo drives

  • ABB

MotiFlex e180 Drives may be software-configured for EtherCAT, Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP or PowerLink based systems.

HMS releases INpact Ethernet interface card

  • HMS Industrial Networks Inc

INpact lets PCs connect to EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, PROFINET IRT/RT, Powerlink and standard TCP/IP.

Beckhoff Automation announces EtherCAT G gigabit communication technology

  • Beckhoff Automation

EtherCAT G has been developed specifically in anticipation of large-scale applications and greater use of data-intensive equipment, such as machine vision cameras, complex motion control systems and measurement equipment operating with high sampling rates.

Omron Automation releases CK3M programmable multi-axis controller

  • Omron Automation & Safety
  • OMRON Automation & Safety

Built with the needs of automotive and semiconductor manufacturing in mind, the CK3M controller achieves nanoscale motion control designed to keep production lines flexible enough to accommodate the needs of the future.

KEB Automation and KUKA partner to release C6 HMI LC system

  • KUKA Systems GmbH

The KEB system combines display, using an HMI, and control, via a PLC – in a single machine. EtherCAT, as a fieldbus, also facilitates connection to the robot.

maxon motor announces EPOS4 Compact 50/8 EtherCAT and EPOS4 Compact 50/15 EtherCAT digital positioning controllers

The devices are suitable for use with both brushed DC and brushless EC motors (BLDC) and come with comprehensive feedback options such as Hall sensors, as well as incremental and SSI absolute encoders

Galil Motion Control introduces EDD-3701x EtherCAT slave drive

  • Servo2Go.com Ltd.

The EDD-3701x can interface with Galil masters (DMC-500x0 and DMC-52xx0) for sophisticated applications or with TwinCAT for simple applications

Beckhoff announces EL34x3 series of EtherCAT Terminals

  • Beckhoff Automation

Energy management for machine operation and the energy industries creates a range of demands, starting with basic monitoring of the supply network and process control to power monitoring. The EtherCAT I/O terminals from Beckhoff is designed to answer these demands.

KINGSTAR announces version 3.4 of KINGSTAR Machine Automation Platform

  • KINGSTAR

Version 3.4 adds a variety of functionality, like IO-Link master device support, as well as support for additional hardware and expanded documentation.

Beckhoff releases EL3783 EtherCAT Terminal for power monitoring

  • Beckhoff Automation

Three-phase AC voltage systems up to 690 V can be analyzed simultaneously on six channels and with 20 ksamples/s directly in the PLC. For each of the three phases, the EL3783 EtherCAT Terminal from Beckhoff samples voltages up to 400/690 Vrms and currents up to one or five Arms as instantaneous values with 16-bit resolution.

Servo2Go introduces 6 Advanced Motion Controls servo drives

  • Servo2Go.com Ltd.

This power range comes with a variety of network options including EtherCAT, CANopen, POWERLINK, Modbus and more.

Beckhoff announces EL922x EtherCAT terminal series

  • Beckhoff Automation

With an extended range of settings and process data options, the 12 mm wide EL922x EtherCAT Terminals are designed to meet diverse requirements and enable transparent system monitoring.