EtherCAT Automation Protocol (EAP)

The CX8090 supports the EtherCAT Automation Protocol (EAP) from Beckhoff with its real-time Ethernet interface (X101/102). Data can be exchanged in real-time with other controllers that support the EAP via the Publisher and Subscriber services.

EtherCAT Automation Protocol (EAP) 1:

Fig. Appending the EtherCAT Automation Protocol

EtherCAT Automation Protocol (EAP) 2:

Fig. Entered interface

Further Information on EAP

English: https://infosys.beckhoff.com/content/1033/tcsystemmanager/1093115147.html

German: https://infosys.beckhoff.com/content/1031/tcsystemmanager/1093115147.html

	EAP protocol and RT-Ethernet protocol The EAP protocol can be operated instead of the RT-Ethernet protocol. Simultaneous operation of both protocols is in preparation. Pay attention here to the task times used and adjust them according to the system load.