EtherCAT® Master Stack Class A
EC-Master Class A extends the Class B MainDevice stack by adding advanced synchronization capabilities through Distributed Clocks (DC) and MainDevice Synchronization (DCM). This enables the MainDevice to establish a unified EtherCAT® system time across all SubDevices and precisely align process data updates with SubDevice SYNC pulses.
For software integration and the general API reference, see the EC-Master Class B manual.
Setting up DC clock synchronization between the MainDevice and DC-SubDevices
MainDevice Synchronization (DCM)
Synchronizing MainDevice timing to the SubDevice SYNC pulses
Example application demonstrating DC and DCM configuration