This page includes general information about the EtherCAT master, including vendor information, adapter information, and the EtherCAT master name.

This page includes the following components:

  • Name—Specifies the EtherCAT master name. This name must be unique for each controller if the controller has multiple EtherCAT masters.
  • Physical adapter—Specifies the binding Ethernet adapter. You can select Offline Adapter to disconnect the connection from the EtherCAT network. Configure the Ethernet Adapter if the adapter list includes only Offline Adapter.
  • Vendor—Indicates the EtherCAT master vendor. The vendor always is National Instruments.
  • Type—Indicates the EtherCAT master physical type. The type always is Communication Adapter.
  • Product—Indicates the EtherCAT master product category. The category always is EtherCAT Interface.
  • Protocol—Indicates the protocol the EtherCAT master uses. The protocol always is EtherCAT.
  • Comments—Describes the EtherCAT master.