- Up to 32-Axis Motion Control
- Up to 64 Slaves
- Slave Operation (SDO, PDO)
- Axis Homing
- Single-Axis Position and Velocity Control
- Synchronised Motion (E-GEAR, E-CAM)
- Virtual Axes
- Multi-Group Motion Control
- Multi-Axis Linear Interpolation
- 2D/3D Circular Interpolation
- Helical Interpolation
- 13x DI and 13x DO On-Board
- 2x On-Board Encoder Interfaces with Compare Trigger Output
- API for CiA402 Servo Drives and ICP DAS Stepper Motor Control Modules
- API for ICP DAS DI/DO and AI/AO Modules
- Emergency Hardware Stop
The ECAT-M801 is a series of EtherCAT (Ethernet for Control Automation Technology) PCIe modules. EtherCAT is an open, high-performance fieldbus system that makes Ethernet technology available at the I/O level. With flexible wiring and fast communications, EtherCAT is vital for achieving a high-speed real-time network for machine control solutions.
When your setup involves a lot of slave nodes, a good master is required, and the ECAT-M801 series provides this with motion control up to 32 axes, connectivity with up to 64 slave nodes, and SDO + PDO slave operation. It can provide multi-axis motion and I/O control functions via its own in-built CPU to reduce the load placed on the corresponding PC for maximum computational efficiency. It is also capable of multi-axis linear interpolation, 2D/3D interpolation, and helical interpolation.
Modules from the ECAT-M801 line are compatible with both slaves from ICP DAS and EtherCAT slaves from 3rd-party sources, thanks to EtherCAT’s position as an industrial standard.
