Eaton's EtherCAT solutions

Industrial Ethernet (IE) is the use of Ethernet in industrial applications with protocols that support determinism and real-time control capabilities. Such devices use the standard Ethernet interface, methods and services (IEEE 802.3), supplemented by additional functions to meet the special requirements of industrial communication.

EtherCAT® (Ethernet for Control Automation Technology) is a real-time Ethernet system for industrial automation that is characterised by high performance and easy handling. The complex Ethernet star topology is defined by a simple line or tree structure in which the use of switches can be omitted. The characteristics of the EtherCAT technology as described in IEC standard 61158 are suitable for ‘hard‘ as well as ‘soft‘ real-time requirements in automation technology.

Powerful description files define the functional characteristics of the devices, simplifying the development and commissioning of universal applications based on any controller with EtherCAT master function.

XC300 modular PLC

In combination with the XN300 I/O system, the powerful and flexible devices of the XC300 series enable the implementation of modern and space-saving automation systems.

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XN300 modular I/O system

The flexible XN300 I/O system can be used either as a local I/O directly on the XC300 PLC or as a remote I/O in CAN or EtherCAT networks.

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XV300 touch displays

Our XV300 panels with capacitive multi-touch technology are incredibly intuitive and redefine how humans and machines interact.

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DA1 variable frequency drives

The DA1 variable frequency drives are the perfect match for demanding, speed-dependent applications.

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