Introduction
BL124EC EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Gateway establishes a connection between devices using the EtherCAT bus protocol and devices using the Ethernet/IP protocol. It receives data from EtherCAT devices and converts it into Ethernet/IP format for transmission. Likewise, it can receive data from Ethernet/IP devices and convert it into EtherCAT format. Therefore, BL124EC realizes interoperability and conversion between the two protocols.
The purpose of this protocol conversion gateway is to allow devices using different network protocols to work together seamlessly. It provides greater flexibility and interoperability for industrial control systems, improving the overall efficiency and performance of the production
Features
BL124EC EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Gateway with high performance, stability and reliability, and supports fast data transmission and processing. It also has rich configuration options and flexible functions that can be customized and expanded according to actual needs. By using the BL124EC EtherCAT to Ethernet/IP gateway, industrial network communication becomes more convenient, efficient and reliable.
How to achieve EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP ?
In order to implement the conversion function, the BL124EC must be able to handle the protocol differences between EtherCAT and Ethernet/IP. Therefore, it uses advanced hardware and software mechanisms to effectively interpret and translate the differences between these two protocols
BL124EC reads data from the EtherCAT device through serial communication and packages it into data packets of the Ethernet/IP protocol. BL124EC sends the packaged Ethernet/IP data packets to the target Ethernet/IP device through the Ethernet interface.
At the same time, BL124EC can also receive data from the target Ethernet/IP device, decompress it into the correct EtherCAT message format, and then send it to the relevant device through the EtherCAT bus.