回复： Using PXIe 8234 as a EtherCAT Master

[M.Javad]

Hi every on

I'm using PXIe-1062 chassiss +  Real-Time PXI controller
Can I use PXIe-8234 dual poGigabit Ethernet Interface as a Master EtherCAT? 

[zhengchen]

Hi,

I am afraid that you can't use the PXIe-8234 as the EtherCAT Master. Thanks!

[M.Javad]

Thanks for your reply.

There is an another option for us. based on this link (https://www.ni.com/en/support/documentation/supplemental/18/topology-for-ethercat-network.html#secti...) we can use PXI-8234 in a Ring topology. actually I doubt this NI recommendation. 

Is it possible or Not?

I know that PXI-8234 is not mentioned in NI-Industrial Communications for EtherCAT® 19.0 Readme file (reference: https://www.ni.com/pdf/manuals/374786l.html)

[zhengchen]

Hi M.Javad,

Embedded Real-Time Controllers with three or more Ethernet ports can be used as a Ring topology. So, the PXI-8234 can be used in the Ring topology. 

Thanks!