IAI America PCON-CFA - Manual (Page 15)

1. Overview
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1. Overview
EtherCAT(R), which is an open field network, is a high-speed, high-precision global open network with extended
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standards.
By connecting to EtherCAT(R), ACON, PCON and SCON-CA controllers (hereinafter referred to collectively as
“controllers” or individually as a “controller”) can be used to configure a system based on minimal wiring.
Each controller is treated as an I/O device on EtherCAT(R).
* (Note 1) For further information on EtherCAT(R), refer to the Operation Manuals for the master unit and
the programmable controller (PLC) to be mounted.
(Note 2) EtherCAT(R) Distribution Clock is not supported and, thus, synchronization control is not available.
(Note 3) Connections using products other than Omron’s EtherCAT(R) master are not verified.
Connection with any other master unit needs to be verified by each customer. Furthermore,
when a master unit of another manufacturer is being used, it needs to be set up manually as
automatic network setup is not available.
Use this Operation Manual with operation manuals of each controller.
EtherCAT(R) cannot be used for any method other than those described as possible in this
Operation Manual.
Use this operation manual with operation manual of each controller.
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