EtherCAT
The ECAT-2611 CR is a protocol converter gateway that connects EtherCAT and Modbus RTU networks. It operates as a SubDevice on both sides and passes I/O data between them, so an EtherCAT Main Device and a Modbus RTU Main Device can exchange data through its internal data exchange buffer.It suits system integrators who need to bring older serial automation equipment into an EtherCAT architecture. The serial protocol conversion is handled in the module, so no PLC function blocks are required and the connected device needs no hardware or software changes.This CR ordering code includes the CA-0915 DB9 male to DB9 female cable, 1.5 M, for connecting the serial port. Key figures include a 10 ms cycle time, up to 256 WORD input and 256 WORD output data, and serial communication up to 115200 bps.ApplicationsRetrofitting older Modbus RTU automation devices into EtherCAT communication structuresExchanging I/O data between an EtherCAT Main Device and a Modbus RTU Main DeviceIntegrating serial Modbus RTU equipment into EtherCAT-based machine control systems