CM579-ETHCAT
Communication module. EtherCAT master. (CM579-ETHCAT)
Overview
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CM579-ETHCAT: AC500 Communication module. EtherCAT master.
Key Benefits
- High-Speed EtherCAT Communication: Enables deterministic, high-speed communication between ABB AC500 PLCs and EtherCAT-compatible devices for demanding industrial automation applications.
- Precise Motion Control: Supports centralized motion-control applications, helping coordinate drives and other EtherCAT devices for accurate machine operation.
- Flexible Device Integration: Connects the AC500 PLC to EtherCAT-compatible devices, including remote I/O and drive systems, through standard RJ45 communication interfaces.
- Improved Synchronization: Supports EtherCAT Distributed Clocks, enabling synchronized operation of compatible devices in time-critical automation and motion-control applications.
- Easy Diagnostics and Configuration: Provides five status LEDs for operational monitoring and supports configuration through ABB Automation Builder, simplifying commissioning and troubleshooting.
Specifications
- Dimesions
- Product Net Weight0.101 kgProduct Net Depth / Length62 mmProduct Net Height135 mmProduct Net Width28 mmGross Weight0.132 kgPackage Level 1 Depth / Length147 mmPackage Level 1 Height40 mmPackage Level 1 Width78 mmPackage Level 1 Unitscarton 1 piece
Variant
- Function
- EtherCAT master
- Communication Interface
- Serial
- Number of Hardware Interfaces
- Industrial Ethernet 2 Other 0 Parallel 0 RS-232 0 RS-422 0 RS-485 0 Serial TTY 0 USB 0 Wireless 0
- Data Transmission Rate
- 100000 kbit/s
- Degree of Protection
- IP20