List of Abbreviations
ADS
Automation Device Specification (disclosed protocol for the communication of all BECKHOFF controllers)
DAP
Device Access Point
I/O
Inputs and outputs
E-bus
Designation for EtherCAT terminals in the terminal group (ELxxxx, ESxxxx, or EMxxxx)
EtherCAT
EtherCAT (Ethernet for Control Automation Technology) is the Ethernet solution for industrial automation, characterized by outstanding performance and particularly simple handling.
Fast Ethernet
Data rate 100 Mbits/s according to the 100 Base-T standard.
IP20
Protection class of the Bus Terminals, EtherCAT Terminals
IPC
Industrial PC
K-bus
Terminal bus (KLxxxx, KMxxxx or KSxxxx terminals)
KS2000
Configuration software for Bus Terminals, Bus Couplers, Bus Terminal Controllers, fieldbus box modules, etc.
PE
The PE power contact can be used as a protective earth.
TwinCAT
The Windows Control and Automation Technology, programmer and configuration tool from the BECKHOFF Automation.