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CronosFlex-ECAT Gateway

CRFX modular Data Acquisition System

imc Test & Measurement

  • The CRFX modules act as a data acquisition subsystem via an EtherCAT slave
  • The individual modules are interconnected via the CRFX system bus
  • This CRFX/ECAT uses standard network hardware & cables
  • This ECAT slave subsystem is configured once using imc STUDIO via EtherNET
  • UPS functions are available in teh optional handles

Details

In connection with the gateway, the CRFX modules act as a data acquisition subsystem in the sense of an EtherCAT slave, without operating in the network of a complete CRONOS data logger. The individual modules are interconnected via the CRFX system bus. This CRONOS system bus is based on the "EtherCAT standard", uses network hardware and is spatially distributable via network cables (Power-over-EtherCAT). The protocol of the CRONOS system bus differs from the "EtherCAT Standard". It is not compatible with EtherCAT 3rd party systems.

i.e. the CRFX modules cannot be operated in such an environment. The ECAT gateway establishes this connection, forming a single EtherCAT slave station.

The ECAT slave subsystem is configured once using imc STUDIO via EtherNET. Afterwards and during active operation this access is no longer necessary.

Specifications

Family
imc CRFX
Unit Type
Base
Field Interface
EtherCAT
Communication
Ethernet

Models

CRFX/ECAT-Gateway
CronosFlex EtherCAT Gateway

Downloads

CRFX/ECAT-Gateway
Datasheet

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