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.
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.
