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2 System Configurations
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Related EtherCAT Hardware
IPC Machine Controller
The Machine Controller Software located on the Panel PC is the central controller for machine auto-
mation. It executes tasks, refreshes I/O for other Units and is the EtherCAT master for all connected
EtherCAT slaves.
Ethernet port 3 on the Panel PC is the built-in EtherCAT port.
Additional Information
• Refer to Relevant Manuals on page 2 for EtherCAT related manuals.
• Refer to EtherCAT Connector Specifications on page 4-17 for port specifications.
EtherCAT Slaves
A device that exchanges data with the EtherCAT master built into Machine Controller Software through
the EtherCAT network. The device provides non-synced EtherCAT Slaves and synced EtherCAT
Slaves.
Additional Information
Refer to the specific EtherCAT Slave manuals for details.
EtherCAT Cables
Use the recommended EtherCAT cables to connect the Panel PC to the EtherCAT system.
Additional Information
Refer to the NY-series IPC Machine Controller Industrial Panel PC / Industrial Box PC Built-in
EtherCAT Port User's Manual (Cat. No. W562) for details.
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NY-series Industrial Panel PC Hardware User's Manual (W557)
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