Real-time Ethernet

Real-time communication can take place only via ports X101 and X102.
See technical data: CX8090_TechnDataEthernet

RT-Ethernet for communication with further slaves such as the BK9100 can take place on the CX8090.
See CX8090_RT_Ethernet regarding this.

The EtherCAT Automation Protocol (EAP) is used for communication from controller to controller. Hence Beckhoff controller such as CX or IPCs can exchange data with one another.

See CX8090 EAP regarding this.