Software unlocks EtherCAT Ethernet protocol diagnostics

Through a vendor-independent diagnosis interface, an EtherCAT master can provide detailed slave diagnostic information and network health status via human-machine interfaces (HMIs) or third-party tools. [...]plants can expect to improve machine performance and increase uptime through the diagnostic...

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Published in:Control Engineering 2019-01, Vol.66 (1), p.25-26
Main Author: Trask, Robert
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Diagnostic software
Diagnostic systems
End users
Ethernet
Expected values
Industrial plants
Interfaces
Man-machine interfaces
Software
Third party
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Summary:Through a vendor-independent diagnosis interface, an EtherCAT master can provide detailed slave diagnostic information and network health status via human-machine interfaces (HMIs) or third-party tools. [...]plants can expect to improve machine performance and increase uptime through the diagnostic interface without having to implement any changes to the slave or EtherCAT slave controller (ESC) hardware. Masters, network architectures The diagnostic interface unlocks a wealth of EtherCAT topology information, providing significant advantages for end users, vendors of master components, and diagnostic tool suppliers.
ISSN:0010-8049
2163-4076