Overview

Powered by Intel® Celeron® processor J6412 (formerly codenamed "ElkHart Lake"), ECM M300 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 M300 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)

  • 4 × USB 3.0

  • 1 × RS232, 1 × RS232/422/485 and 1 × 8bit GPIO

  • 2 × 1GbE RJ45 port

  • 1 × M.2 2242 B Key , 1 × Mini PCIe slot

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

  • Support -0~50 °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 (ECM M300-I)

  • INtime7 : 7.1.24270

NexRTOS (ECM M300-X)

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

Hardware Specifications

Catalog

Specifications

CPU Support

  • Intel® Celeron® processor J6412 Quad Cord 2.6GHz,10W

Memory

  • DDR4 8GB

Storage

  • 1 × M.2 Key B 2242 128GB SSD, Support PLP.

I/O Interface-Front

  • 1 × VGA and 1 × HDMI display output
  • 1 × EtherCAT port, 1 × Intel® I210 GbE LAN port
  • 4× USB 3.0
  • 2 × COM (1 × RS232/422/485, 1 × RS232 ) via DB9
  • 1 × 8 bit GPIO (4IN/4OUT) via DB15
  • 1 × 3-pic DC input, typical 12 or 24V DC input with ±20% range

Expansion Slot

  • 1 × mini-PCIe socket for optional Wi-Fi/3.5G/4G LTE/fieldbus modules

Power Requirement

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

Dimensions

  • 85mm (W) × 157mm (D) × 214mm (H)

Mounting

  • Wall mount
  • DIN rail (Optional)

Construction

  • Aluminum and metal chassis with fanless design

Environment

  • Operating temperature: Ambient with air flow: 0°C to 50°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)
  • Shock protection:
    -SSD: 20G, half sine, 11ms, IEC60068-2-27
    -CFast: 50G, half sine, 11ms, IEC60068-2-27
  • Vibration protection w/ CFast & SSD condition:
    -Random: 2Grms @ 5~500Hz, IEC60068-2-64
    -Sinusoidal: 2Grms @ 5~500Hz, IEC60068-2-6

Certifications

  • CE
  • FCC Class A

Pre-Installed Software Package

  • Operating system: Windows or Linux 
  • EtherCAT Master Software: NexECM

Ordering Information

  • ECM M300-I (P/N: 98EMM300I01XF)
    EtherCAT Master Controller, NexECM bundle INtime 7.1 runtime. Intel® Celeron® J6412 With DDR4 8GB, 128G 3DTLC-PLP SSD, Win10 License, Without Adapter.
  • ECM M300-X (P/N: 98EMM300X01XF)
    EtherCAT Master Controller, NexECM bundle NexRTOS. Intel® Celeron® J6412 With DDR4 8GB, 128G 3DTLC-PLP SSD, Without Adapter.
  • Optional Accessories
    5040370004X00 DIN RAIL Kit