Factory Automation And Controls
EC01 - EtherCAT Motion Controller
Overview
EC01 is the latest in line of our HiCON series. It is an EtherCat Master Controller that works with Mach4. We are currently testing the unit and working on documentation. If you are interested to become a beta tester, please contact us with your system info to register as a beta tester. If you can proivde us a marketing Video of your machine working with our EC01 EtherCAT motion controller, we will refund upto $500 of purchase price.
- Cost effective high quality EtherCAT Solution
- Interfaces with Mach4 through HiCON plugin
- Free EtherCAT PC Software EC-Link for easy configuration
- Built on proven and reliable HiCON Platform
EtherCAT Drives Tested
- Omron 1S series
- Delta ASDA-A2
- Advantech AMAX I/O Block
- Maxine EP3E-EC
- Beijing CTB Technology 3-Axis Drives
- Yaskawa SGD7S
Note: We will test more EtherCAT devices on request
Scroll to the bottom of this page to see purchasing options.
Features
- 34 Digital I/O (22 In, 12 Out)
- 2 Relay N.O. Dry Contacts
- (More to be added)
EC-Link
EC-Link is our custom designed EtherCAT configuration software. Easily setup and configure EtherCAT networks using a streamlined, reliable, and user-friendly interface.
User Interface
EC-Link offers a feature-rich clean user interface to set up and configure your EtherCAT network.
ESI Files
Import ESI files to make setting up slave devices such as EtherCAT servos a simple task.
Slave Devices
Easily search and add EtherCAT Slave Devices found over the network. Select specific vendors to view slave devices from those vendors.
PDO Editor
Edit both Rx and Tx PDOs to configure communications over your EtherCAT network. Import objects from ESI files or custom design your own for full control.
Mach4
Mach4 is the latest PC-based software solutions for CNC applications. When paired with the EC01, creates a state of the art CNC solution for machine-shop and industrial application.
The EC01 EtherCAT controller will support Mach4 Software via the reliable and proven Mach4 HiCON plugin.
(Available on this page upon release)
Mach4 HiCON System Config
Mach4 HiCON Axis Config
Mach4 HiCON Status
Mach4 EtherCAT Status
Price List
| Part # | Description | Price | Add to Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| EC01-2 | EtherCAT Motion Controller (Max 2 Motors) | $295 | Add to order |
| EC01-4 | EtherCAT Motion Controller (Max 4 Motors) | $475 | Add to order |
| EC01-6 | EtherCAT Motion Controller (Max 6 Motors) | $650 | Add to order |
| EC01-8 | EtherCAT Motion Controller (Max 8 Motors) | $825 | Add to order |
| EC01-12 | EtherCAT Motion Controller (Max 12 Motors) | $1195 | Add to order |
Components |
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| Mach4-Hobby | Mach4-Hobby Software License | $200 | Add to order |
| MACH4-INDUSTRIAL | Mach4-Industrial Software License | $1295 | Add to order |
| PW50V24 | Power Supply 24V 2.2A 50W | $40 | Add to order |