DC (Distributed Clocks)

Describes whether the module is operated with support from distributed clocks:

• FreeRun: The module operates frame-triggered. Cyclic operation is started via the SyncManagers during EtherCAT frame processing.
• DC-Synchron: Cyclic operation in the module is started by the local distributed clock at exact intervals. The start time is chosen such that it coincides with other output slaves in the EtherCAT system.
• DC-Synchron (input based): as DC-Synchron mode, with the cyclic start time chosen such that it coincides with other input slaves in the EtherCAT system.