ECM E359B

EtherCAT Master Controller, Intel® Processor N97

Overview

Powered by Intel® Processor N97 (formerly codenamed “Alder Lake N"), ECM E359B 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 E359B also provides API for CiA 402 profile and built-in EtherCAT configuration tool to speed up development time for automation users.

Main Features

  • EtherCAT technology with NexECM, Class 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)

  • 1 x USB 3.2 (Gen 2), 1 x USB 3.2 (Gen 2) Type C (ALT Mode)

  • 8 x USB 2.0

  • 2 x 2.5GbE

  • 1 x RS232/422/485 , 5 x RS232

  • 1 x M.2 2280 M-Key Support NVMe

  • 1 x M.2 2230 E-Key support CNVi

  • Support 12-28V DC-in

Specifications

Software 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

NexRTOS

  • Ubuntu : 22.04
  • Linux Kernel : 6.6.48-rt40 (with PREEMPT_RT)

Hardware Specifications

CPU/Chipset
  • Onboard Intel® processor N-series processors (formerly Alder Lake N) Intel® processor N97

Memory
  • 1 x DDR5 4800MHz, single channel SO-DIMM up to 16GB

Storage
  • 1 x M.2 M-KeyB 2280 (PCIe 3.0 x 2) 128GB SSD, Support NVMe

Display
  • Intel® UHD graphics
  • 1 x LVDS/eDP/MIPI-DSI, up to 1920 x 1200@60Hz, (support 12V/2A panel) (optional eDP)
  • 2 x HDMI 2.0b, up to 4096 x 2160@60Hz
  • 1 x DP 1.4a, up to 4096 x 2304@60Hz (from external USB Type C)
  • Support triple displays

Ethernet
  • 2 x Intel i225V 2.5Gbe ( one for EtherCAT )

Expansion Slot
  • 1 x M.2 3042/3052 Key B (USB 3.1/USB 2.0 interface) support 4G/5G module
  • 1 x M.2 2230 Key E (PCIe x 1/USB 2.0 interface) support CNVi

Internal I/O
  • 4 x USB 2.0
  • 1 x RS232/422/485 (COM 1 support 5V/12V), 5 x RS232
  • 1 x LVDS (optional eDP)
  • 1 x Audio header
  • 8-bit GPIO, SMBUS,
  • 1 x CPU smart fan, Nano SIM, HDD LED, PWR LED, power button, reset

External I/O
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0b
  • 1 x DP1.4a (from external USB Type C)
  • 1 x USB 3.2 (Gen 2) Type C (ALT mode)
  • 1 x USB 3.2 (Gen 2)
  • 4 x USB 2.0
  • 1 x Audio jack (Line-out/MIC combo)

Audio
  • 1 x audio (Line-out/MIC combo)

Power Requirement
  • 12~28V DC-in
  • Support both AT and ATX power supply mode

Dimensions
  • 148mm x 102mm (5.8" x 4")

Environment
  • Board level operation temperature: -20°C to 60°C
  • Storage temperature: -20˚C to 85˚C
  • Relative humidity: 10%~90% RH (non-condensing)

Certifications
  • Meet CE / FCC Class A

Pre-Installed Software Package
& Real-time Performance
  • Operating System: Ubuntu 22.04
  • Linux Kernel: 6.6.48-rt40
  • Real-Time Package: PREEMPT_RT
  • EtherCAT Master: NexECM
  • Realtime Performance : Class A (< 50us)

Ordering Information
  • ECM E359B-X (P/N: 98EME359X01XF)
    EtherCAT Master Controlle board, Intel® N97, With DDR5 8GB, 128G 3DTLC SSD, NexRTOS, W Heat Spreader
    Without Adapter.
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