Overview

Powered by Intel® processor N97 (formerly codenamed "Alder Lake-N"), ECM S110 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 S110 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)

  • Fanless design, supports wide temperature range of 0°C to 60°C

  • Dual independent display from HDMI and DP

  • 2 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.2, 2 x RS232, 2 x RS232/422/485

  • 3 x Intel® I226-IT GbE LAN ports 

  • 1 x mini-PCIe socket for optional Wi-Fi/4G LTE modules

  • Support 9-30V 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

INtime (ECM S110A01-I)

  • INtime7 : 7.1.24270

NexRTOS (ECM S110A01-X)

  • Ubuntu : 20.04
  • Linux Kernel : 5
  • Realtime Package : Xenomai

Hardware Specifications

CPU Support

  • Onboard Intel® N97 Quad Core 3.60 GHz

Memory

  • DDR5 8GB

Storage

  • M.2 128GB SSD

I/O Interface-Front

  • ATX power on/off switch
  • LED indicator: power status, RTC battery low, programmable
  • 3 x Intel i225-IT 2.5Gbe (one for EtherCAT)
  • 2 x USB 3.2 ports
  • 1 x HDMI port
  • 1 x DB9 for COM1, support RS232 only
  • 1 x Optional I/F opening for optional function output or module interface use
    - 1 x or 2x RS232
    - 1 x 4I4O GPIO
    - 1 x or 2x 1/2.5GbE LAN ports (M.2 or miniPCIe)
    - 1 x 8I8O DIO
    - 2 x USB 2.0
  • 1 x 3-pin DC input, support +9 to 30V DC input with ±20% range

I/O Interface-Rear

  • 2 x USB2.0 ports
  • 1 x 2-pin remote power on/off switch
  • 1 x Display port
  • 1 x DB9 for COM2, support RS232 only
  • 2 x DB9 for COM3 & COM4, support RS232/422/485 with auto flow control, BIOS setting

I/O Interface-Internal

  • 4 x GPI and 4 x GPO (5V, TTL type)
  • 1 x NANO-SIM holder
  • TPM2.0 (optional)
  • Mic-in / Line-out (optional)

Expansion Slot

  • 1 x mini-PCIe socket support mSATA, optional Wi-Fi/4G LTE modules

Power Requirement

  • Typical 9 - 30V DC input with ±20% range, with reverse polarity protection
  • 1 x Optional 24V, 60W power adapter

Dimensions/ Weight Information

  • 185mm (W) x 131mm (D) x 56mm (H)
  • 3.1kg

Construction

  • Aluminum and metal chassis with fanless design

Environment

  • Operating temperature : Ambient with air flow: 0°C to 60°C (according to IEC60068-2-1, IEC60068-2-2, IEC60068-2-14)
  • Storage temperature: -20°C to 85°C

Certifications

  • CE
    - EN61000-6-2
    - EN61000-6-4
  • FCC Class A
  • UL

Pre-Installed Software Package
& Realtime Performance

  • ECM S110A01-I
    - Operating System: Win10 IOT 21H2
    - Real-Time Package: INTime 7.x
  • ECM S110A01-X
    Operating System: Ubuntu 22.04
    - Linux Kernel: 6.6.48-rt40
    - Real-Time Package: PREEMPT_RT
  • ECM S110A01-I / ECM S100A01-X
    - EtherCAT Master: NexECM
    - Realtime Performance : Class A (< 50us)

Ordering Information

  • ECM S110A01-I (P/N: 98EMS110I01XF)
    EtherCAT Master Controller, NexECM bundle INtime 6 runtime.
    Intel® N97 With DDR5 8GB, 128G 3DTLC SSD, Win10 License, Without Adapter.
  • ECM S110A01-X (P/N: 98EMS110X01XF)
    EtherCAT Master Controller, NexECM bundle NexRTOS.
    Intel® N97 With DDR4 8GB, 128G 3DTLC SSD, Without Adapter.