Compact EtherCAT Module with Multi-channel BiSS-C/SSI Absolute Encoder Interface

The ICP DAS EtherCAT SubDevice EC4-ENC2A and EC4-ENC4A are slim-type absolute encoder input modules designed for EtherCAT systems. The EC4-ENC2A provides two independent channels, while EC4-ENC4A provides four independent channels. Each channel operates independently. The modules support two serial transmission interfaces: SSI (Serial Synchronous Interface) and BiSS-C (BiSS Continuous Mode, unidirectional).

The EC4-ENCxA supports a maximum transmission frequency of 10MHz, a maximum data length  of 48bit (including error bit, warning bit, and CRC in BiSS-C mode), and automatic cable delay compensation in BiSS-C mode. The maximum supported cable length is 70 meters.

Key Features

• Real-time EtherCAT communication
• Two/Four channels, 48-bit absolute encoder master
• Supported transmission interface: SSI, BISS-C (unidirectional)
• Data encoding mode: Binary, Gray
• Customizable CRC generator polynomial (up to CRC-8)
• Supports CRC bit inversion
• Maximum transmission clock frequency: 10MHz
• Simultaneous sampling on all channels
• Supports Free-Run and Distributed Clock (DC) operation modes

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