Topology aspects in EtherCAT networks

Topology aspects in EtherCAT networks

Fieldbus networks based on Ethernet become an inevitable part of factory automation systems. The number of installed nodes has increased over the last few years. Therefore, efficient network planning sets new challenges for today's engineers. This paper shows major aspects of topology planning...

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Hauptverfasser: Knezic, M, Dokic, B, Ivanovic, Z
Format: Tagungsbericht
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Delay
Ethernet networks
Fieldbus
industrial communications
Network topology
Payloads
Propagation delay
Protocols
realtime ethernet
Topology
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Zusammenfassung:Fieldbus networks based on Ethernet become an inevitable part of factory automation systems. The number of installed nodes has increased over the last few years. Therefore, efficient network planning sets new challenges for today's engineers. This paper shows major aspects of topology planning in industrial networks based on EtherCAT protocol.
DOI:10.1109/EPEPEMC.2010.5606688