Overview

Powered by the NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ AI hardware platform, the ECM C3821 is an advanced PC-based EtherCAT controller designed for precise and efficient machine automation. It integrates NexCOBOT’s EtherCAT Master, NexECM, enabling real-time communication with an ultra-fast cycle time of up to 250 μs. Featuring NexRTOS, a real-time verified system, it ensures optimal jitter adjustment for precise and stable control. Additionally, the ECM C3821 provides APIs for the CiA 402 servo drive control protocol and includes a built-in EtherCAT configuration tool, streamlining development for automation users

Main Features

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

NexRTOS

  • Ubuntu : 22.04
  • Linux Kernel : 5.15
  • Realtime Package : PREEMPT_RT

Hardware Specifications

Catalog

Specifications

CPU Support

  • 8-core Arm® Cortex®-A78AE v8.2 64-bit CPUI
  • Integrated cache: 2 MB L2 cache + 4 MB L3 cache

GPU Support

  • 1024-core NVIDIA Ampere architecture GPU
  • Equipped with 32 Tensor Cores for enhanced AI acceleration and deep learning performance

Memory

  • 16 GB LPDDR5 (128-bit)
  • Memory bandwidth: 102.4 GB/s

Storage

  • M.2 Key M 2280 (PCIe x1) slot
  • Equipped with a 128 GB SSD

I/O Interface-Front

  • 4 × USB3.0
  • 2 × RJ45 LAN
  • 1 × Power on/off switch
  • 1 × GPIO (4DI & 4DO)
  • 2 × COM (1 x RS232/422/485, 1 x RS232 ) via DB9
  • 1 x CAN bus (DB9)

I/O Interface-Top

  • 1 × HDMI
  • 1 × Power connector
  • 1 × OTG
  • 1 × Recovery
  • 1 × Ground screw hole
  • 1 × Line Out
  • 6 × Antenna holes
  • 1 x SIM slot

Expansion Slot

  • 1 × Micro SD
  • 1 × M.2 Key E 2230 (supports PCIe x1, USB2.0 signal) for WIFI
  • 1 × M.2 B-Key 3042/52 support 4G/LTE/5G
  • 1 × Mini PCIe Full-size slot with mSATA support for storage

Power Requirement

  • DC 9V to 30V input

Dimensions

  • 91.3mm (W) x 137mm (D) x 176mm (H)

Construction

  • Aluminum and metal chassis with fanless design

Environment

  • Operating temperature: Ambient with air flow: -10°C to 55°C (according to IEC60068-2-1, IEC60068-2-2, IEC60068-2-14)
  • Storage temperature: -20°C to 80°C
  • Relative humidity: 10% to 95% (non-condensing)

Certifications

  • CE
    -EN61000-3-3
    -EN61000-3-2
  • FCC Class A
  • LVD

Pre-Installed Software Package


Ordering Information

  • ECM C3821-X (P/N: TBD)
    EtherCAT Master Controller, NexECM bundle NexRTOS. Nvidia Jetson Orin 16GB With, M2. 2280 key M 128G, Without Adapter.

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

NexRTOS

  • Ubuntu : 22.04
  • Linux Kernel : 5.15
  • Realtime Package : PREEMPT_RT

Hardware Specifications

Catalog

Specifications

CPU Support

  • 8-core Arm® Cortex®-A78AE v8.2 64-bit CPUI
  • Integrated cache: 2 MB L2 cache + 4 MB L3 cache

GPU Support

  • 1024-core NVIDIA Ampere architecture GPU
  • Equipped with 32 Tensor Cores for enhanced AI acceleration and deep learning performance

Memory

  • 16 GB LPDDR5 (128-bit)
  • Memory bandwidth: 102.4 GB/s

Storage

  • M.2 Key M 2280 (PCIe x1) slot
  • Equipped with a 128 GB SSD

I/O Interface-Front

  • 4 × USB3.0
  • 2 × RJ45 LAN
  • 1 × Power on/off switch
  • 1 × GPIO (4DI & 4DO)
  • 2 × COM (1 x RS232/422/485, 1 x RS232 ) via DB9
  • 1 x CAN bus (DB9)

I/O Interface-Top

  • 1 × HDMI
  • 1 × Power connector
  • 1 × OTG
  • 1 × Recovery
  • 1 × Ground screw hole
  • 1 × Line Out
  • 6 × Antenna holes
  • 1 x SIM slot

Expansion Slot

  • 1 × Micro SD
  • 1 × M.2 Key E 2230 (supports PCIe x1, USB2.0 signal) for WIFI
  • 1 × M.2 B-Key 3042/52 support 4G/LTE/5G
  • 1 × Mini PCIe Full-size slot with mSATA support for storage

Power Requirement

  • DC 9V to 30V input

Dimensions

  • 91.3mm (W) x 137mm (D) x 176mm (H)

Construction

  • Aluminum and metal chassis with fanless design

Environment

  • Operating temperature: Ambient with air flow: -10°C to 55°C (according to IEC60068-2-1, IEC60068-2-2, IEC60068-2-14)
  • Storage temperature: -20°C to 80°C
  • Relative humidity: 10% to 95% (non-condensing)

Certifications

  • CE
    -EN61000-3-3
    -EN61000-3-2
  • FCC Class A
  • LVD

Pre-Installed Software Package


Ordering Information

  • ECM C3821-X (P/N: TBD)
    EtherCAT Master Controller, NexECM bundle NexRTOS. Nvidia Jetson Orin 16GB With, M2. 2280 key M 128G, Without Adapter.