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EtherCAT

Protocol

Fernanda Paez, Luis Jimenez, Mariana Salazar

Cetys Universidad

March 1, 2024

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Table of Contents

1 What is EtherCAT?

2 How EtherCAT Works

3 Important Features of EtherCAT

4 EtherCAT Protocol Layers

5 Communication profiles

6 Conclusion

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What is EtherCAT?

EtherCAT (Ethernet for Control Automation Technology) is a high-speed


communication protocol used in industrial automation. Its main goal is to
connect devices like sensors, actuators, and controllers in a process control
system or machinery.

Figure: EtherCAT logo

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How it works

Direct transmission:Unlike other protocols that need to wrap data in


multiple layers, EtherCAT carries data directly within the standard
Ethernet frame.
This means the basic structure of the Ethernet frame isn’t altered, allowing
for faster and more efficient communication.
Single data packet: The process starts by sending a single data packet
through the network. This packet sequentially passes through each
connected device (slave), and each one reads and writes the data relevant to
it before passing the packet to the next device in the chain.
Efficient use of bandwidth: This method of transmission is highly efficient
as it optimizes bandwidth usage by eliminating the need to send individual
data packets to each device.

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How it works

Standard Ethernet: Although it uses standard Ethernet


infrastructure, EtherCAT is optimized to provide quick and
deterministic response times, essential for real-time process control.
It can efficiently handle communication between multiple nodes, even
when dealing with small amounts of data.
Versatile System Architecture: Supports both centralized (where a
single controller manages all operations) and decentralized (where
several devices can take on control roles) architectures, allowing
flexible integration and communication.

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Important Features of EtherCAT

Versatile: Adaptable to multiple applications and industrial


environments.
Easy: Simple implementation and intuitive configuration.
Flexible topology: Supports various network topologies like line,
tree, and star.
Network performance: High speed and efficiency in data
transmission.
Low cost: Reduces operating expenses thanks to its efficiency and
the use of standard hardware.

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Important Features of EtherCAT

Functional safety: Includes measures to ensure safety in critical


environments.
Open technology: Promotes interoperability and flexibility in system
development.
Proven efficacy: Tested across a wide range of industrial
applications.

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EtherCAT protocol layers

How the EtherCAT protocol aligns with and differs from the 7-layer OSI
reference model.
PL: EtherCAT uses a specialized
physical layer to enable fast and
efficient communication,
suitable for industrial
environments.
Data Link Layer: EtherCAT
customizes this layer with its
own MAC method. It allows
each device in the network to
read from and write to an
EtherCAT telegram as it passes
by.

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EtherCAT protocol layers

Network Layer:The
conventional network layer is
bypassed because EtherCAT
provides its own efficient routing
functionality designed for
real-time data processing and
deterministic data delivery.
Transport Layer: EtherCAT
can carry TCP/UDP
encapsulated data, but its main
purpose is to efficiently handle
real-time data without the
overhead of standard transport
protocols.

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EtherCAT protocol layers

Application Layer: Combines


session, presentation, and
application functions.This layer
handles all application-related
operations, such as data
interpretation and
communication with end
devices.

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Communication profiles

Communication profiles define how devices talk to each other in a network,


ensuring compatibility, simplifying setup, and supporting maintenance and
expansion of industrial systems.

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Communication profiles

Perfiles de Comunicación
EtherCAT:
CAN over EtherCAT (CoE)
Servo Drive Profile according to
IEC 61800-7-204 (SoE)

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Communication profiles

Ethernet over EtherCAT (EoE)


File Access over EtherCAT
(FoE)
Automation Device Specification
over EtherCAT (ADS over
EtherCAT, AoE)

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Conclusion

EtherCAT’s d

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