General layout

• EtherCAT Bus Coupler
• Additional modules connected on the right side
  • DI
  • DO
  • AI
  • AO
  • Retentive Memory
  • Laser THC and Raster Module
  • IO-Link interface
• Each module fits in a box 108x80x18, DIN rail mounted
• Connector plane sloping down to ease cable fitting
• Grounding from back of each module, directly from DIN rail

Internal Bus

• Dual speed bus, devices can mix in any order:
• Up to 380 I/Os in the same Bus Coupler
• A slower connection for simpler devices, 1-5ms data refresh,
• depending on quantity of modules connected
• A faster connection compatible with EtherCAT:
  • No compromise on speed
  • Used for most complex modules

Configuration

• Multi-Sync supported
  • Servos exchange data at fastest rate
  • I/O can run in a slower sub-network
  • Synchronization guaranteed anyway
• EtherCAT SLOT interfaces
  • ESI file describes Bus Coupler and all I/O modules
  • Auto-identification of connected modules at SCAN time

Diagnostic tool

• PC based application, runs on any PC
• Configure module parameters
• Check hardware connections
• Check module diagnostic
• Check network consistency with the project
• Save template for full device, template can be loaded in the CNC/PAC configuration

Points of strenght

• Future proof
  • Different buses may add in the future without changing I/O modules
  • Future I/O modules may add in the future without changing existing ones
• Synchronized I/O exchange with DC: maximum actuation accuracy
• Supports IO-Link
• Offers includes Integrated Safety modules
• Use of this EtherCAT device does not require OPIOECAT00 option in the ISAC CNC and PAC