Function extension:EtherCAT star distributors are supported by the PLC Designer.
Contained in which products?PLC Designer V3.24
In addition to the classic line topology, tree or star topologies can also be implemented on the EtherCAT fieldbus by using EtherCAT star distributors. If several branches are necessary at one point of the EtherCAT, these can be created with the help of an EtherCAT star distributor.
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