During a rocket launch, every millisecond counts when transferring process data. The esd ECS-PCIe/FPGA EtherCAT interface handles around 18 kB per cycle in under 2 ms, with DPRAM and DMA keeping host CPU load low.
16 analog inputs in just 94 × 62 × 25 mm: Standard I/O modules did not fit the requirements of a moving machine component. A custom EtherCAT P SubDevice combines communication and sensor power in one cable, reducing wiring effort.
High computing power, limited space and extreme cold: An aerospace system demands purpose-built hardware. esd developed a custom COM-HPC Mini carrier board with multiple interfaces and integrated heating for a rugged computer.
Obsolete CAN components require modernization of a glass production system without changing its existing control logic. A customized esdEP gateway links the proprietary CAN network to the new EtherCAT safety controller.
Wear in a robot's cable and hose package can cause unexpected downtime. A Raspberry Pi CM4 on a custom carrier board processes sensor data in real time and sends the results to the cloud for predictive maintenance.
