Overview

Powered by Intel® 13th Processor (formerly codenamed “Alder Lake"), ECM NX619B 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 NX619B 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 B 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)

  • Support 13th Gen. Core processors , 2 x DDR5 SO-DIMM slot

  • 2 x HDMI, 2 x DP, 1 x LVDS/eDP Display ports

  • 2 x USB 3.2 (Gen 2), 2 x USB 3.2 (Gen 1), 1 x USB 2.0

  • 2 x 2.5GbE LAN ports

  • 1 x PCIe x16, 1 x M.2 2230 E-Key, 1 x M.2 3042/3052 B-Key, 1 x M.2 2280 M-key, 1 x Nano-SIM card slot

  • 2 x SATA 3.0

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

  • 1 x 4-Pin 12V~36V Mini-DIN DC-in power jack

     

Specifications

Software Specifications

EtherCAT Master Performance & Utility

  • EtherCAT Compliance : EtherCAT Standard Class B
  • 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

  • ECM NX619B-I5-I
    - 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-13500T processor

Memory

  • DDR5 16GB

BIOS

  • 256mb flash ROM, AMI BIOS

Display

  • Intel® HD Graphics, shared memory
  • 2 x HDMI 2.0b (Max Resolution: 4096x2160@60Hz)
  • 2 x DP 1.4a (Max Resolution: 4096x2304@60Hz)
  • 1 x LVDS/eDP (Max. Resolution: 1920x1200@60Hz)
  • Support Triple Displays

Storage

  • M.2 128GB SSD
  • 2 x SATA 3.0 (6 Gb/s) support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10

Expansion Slot

  • 1 x PCIe x16 slot
  • 1 x M.2 2230 Key B (PCIe Gen 3 x1/USB 2.0) support CNVi
  • 1 x M.2 3042/3052 Key B (PCIe Gne 3 x1/USB 3.2 Gen 2/USB 2.0) support 4G/5G module
  • 1 x Nano-SIM card slot

Audio

  • Realtek HD Audio Codec integrated
  • Audio driver and utility included

Power Requirement

  • 1 x 24-pin ATX connector, 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
  • Support both AT and ATX power supply mode
  • ATX power
    - AT: Directly PWR on as power input ready
    - ATX: Press button to PWR on after power input ready

TPM

  • TPM 2.0 Optional

Rear I/O

  • 2 x DP1.4a port
  • 2 x HDMI 2.0b port
  • 2 x 2.5GbE RJ-45 LAN port ( one for EtherCAT )
  • 2 x USB 3.2 (Gen2) port, 1 x USB 3.2 (Gen1), 1 x USB 2.0
  • 1* Audio jack (Line-out/MIC combo)
  • 1* 4-Pin 12V~36V Mini-DIN DC-in power jack

Environment

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

Certifications

  • Meet CE/FCC/RoHS/REACH

Pre-Installed Software Package
& Real-time Performance

  • ECM NX619B-I(x)-I
    - Operating System: Win10 IOT 22H2
    - Real-Time Package: INTime 7.x
  • ECM NX619B-I(x)-X
    Operating System: Ubuntu 22.04
    - Linux Kernel: 6.6.48-rt40
    - Real-Time Package: PREEMPT_RT
  • ECM NX619B-I(x)-I / ECM NX619B-I(x)-X
    - EtherCAT Master: NexECM
    - Realtime Performance : Class B (< 100us)

Ordering Information

  • ECM NX619B-I5-I (P/N: 98EMN619I01XF)
    EtherCAT Master Controller, Intel® 13th Gen. With 15-13500T/W/ CPU Cooler, DDR5 16GB, 128G 3DTLC SSD, Win10 License, NexECM bundle Intime 7.x runtime.

  • ECM NX619B-I5-X (P/N: 98EMN619X01XF)
    EtherCAT Master Controller, Intel® 13th Gen. With 15-13500T/W/ CPU Cooler, DDR5 16GB, 128G 3DTLC SSD, NexRTOS + NexECM