ECM-N50A4

EtherCAT Master Controller, Intel® Celeron® processor N97 Quad Cord 3.00GHz

Overview

Powered by Intel® processor N97 (formerly codenamed "Alder Lake-N"), ECM N50 presents intelligent PC-based EtherCAT controller for machine automation. It integrates NexCOBOT’s EtherCAT Master, NexECM, to perform real-time communication with cycle time up to 250 μs. ECM N50 also provides API for CiA 402 profile and built-in EtherCAT configuration tool to speed up development time for automation users.

Main Features

MAIN FEATURE

  • EtherCAT technology with NexECM, Class A EtherCAT Master

  • EtherCAT communication cycle up to 250 μs

  • Support high-level API for CiA 402 profile

  • Powerful & flexible EtherCAT configuration tool NexECM Studio

  • Support NexRTOS (A real-time verified Linux system)

  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x COM Port(DB9), 4 x DI, 4 x DO

  • 3 x 2.5GbE RJ45 port

  • 2 x M.2 Key B, 1 x M.2 Key E

  • Typical 12 to 24V DC input with ±20% range

  • Support -40~60 °C operating temperature

     

Specifications

Software Specifications

Catalog

Specifications

EtherCAT Master Performance & Utility

  • EtherCAT Compliance : EtherCAT Standard Class A
  • Maximum Number of Slave Modules : Up to 64
  • Cycle Time : As low as 250 μs
  • Protocol Support: Compliant with the CiA 402 standard protocol
  • EtherCAT Configuration Tool : NexECM Studio

EtherCAT Master Standard Function

  • Process data (PDO)
  • CoE / FoE
  • Distributed Clock (DC)
  • ESI / ENI file
  • Slave to Slave

EtherCAT Master Advanced Function

  • Cable redundancy
  • CiA402 servo stack
  • Hot connect
  • Remote control

INtime (N50-I)

  • INtime7 : 7.1.24270

NexRTOS (N50-X)

  • Ubuntu : 22.04
  • Linux Kernel : 6.10
  • Realtime Package : Xenomai 3

Hardware Specifications

Catalog

Specifications

CPU Support

  • Intel® processor N97 Quad Cord 3.00GHz, 12W

Memory

  • DDR5 8GB

Storage

  • 1 x M.2 Key B 2280 128GB SSD

Storage Device

  • 1 x M.2 Key B 2242/2280 (SATA 3.0)

I/O Interface-Front

  • 1 x HDMI display output
  • 1 x EtherCAT port, 2 x Intel® I225 GbE LAN port
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • 1 x COM Port (DB9),
    -Supports RS-232/RS422/RS485.
  • 1 x 3-pic DC input, typical 12 to 24V DC input with ±20% range

Expansion Slot

  • 1 x M.2 Key B 3042/3052 (PCIe x1, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, SATA)
    -Support 5G/LTE module
  • 1 x M.2 Key E 2230 (PCIe x1, USB 2.0)
    -Support Wi-Fi/BT modules

Power Requirement

  • Typical 12 or 24V DC input with ±20% range

Dimensions

  • 186mm (W) x 150mm (D) x 26mm (H) without wall-mount bracket

Construction

  • Aluminum and metal chassis with fanless design

Environment
  • Operating temperature: Ambient with air flow: -40°C to 60°C (according to IEC60068-2-1, IEC60068-2-2, IEC60068-2-14)
  • Storage temperature: -20°C to 80°C
  • Relative humidity: 0% ~ 90% (non-condensing)

Certifications

  • CE
  • FCC Class A

Pre-Installed Software Package
  • Operating system: Windows or Linux
  • EtherCAT Master Software: NexECM

Ordering Information
  • ECM N50A04-I (P/N: TBD)
    EtherCAT Master Controller, NexECM bundle INtime 7.1 runtime. Intel® N97 With DDR5 8GB, 128G 3DTLC SSD, Win10 License, Without Adapter.
  • ECM N50A04-X (P/N: TBD)
    EtherCAT Master Controller, NexECM bundle NexRTOS. Intel® N97 With DDR5 8GB, 128G 3DTLC SSD, Without Adapter.
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