The dedicated EtherCAT version of the Ixxat INpact comes with a pre-installed network protocol. It enables the easy connection of PC-based EtherCAT Slave applications to the industrial network and is based on proven Anybus and Ixxat technology.
EtherCAT Features
CANopen over EtherCAT (CoE)
Support for Modular Device Profile
DS301 compliant
Galvanically isolated bus electronics
Network Identity customization
EMCY support
Up to 57343 ADIs can be accessed from the network as Manufacturer Specific Objects and Device Profile Specific Objects (generic mode)
Up to 16383 ADIs can be accessed form the network as Manufacturer Specific Objects and Device Profile Specific Objects (modular device profile enabled)
Up to 1486 bytes of fast cyclic I/O in each direction
EtherCAT Slave Interface file provided by HMS
File access over EtherCAT (FoE)
Support for process data remap from the network
Possible to implement DS402 drive profile, semi device profiles, and other device profiles
Easy Programming
The INpact card comes with a comprehensive C-API based driver package for Windows – enabling simple and rapid development of customer-specific applications – and with drivers for Linux. Operating systems such as RTX, Intime, VxWorks and QNX are supported upon request.