KSMC-EtherCAT Master 3 (EM3) - Sodick America Corporation

External Hardware based solution

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Diagram showing KSMC-ECAT EM3 EtherCAT master controller enabling PC-based user applications to connect with EtherCAT slave devices from any vendor through a TCP/IP network for industrial automation systems.

System:

Dual ARM Cortex-A9 based ZYNQ System on Chip as the main processing module
FreeRTOS Real-time operating system

EtherCAT Master Features:

Distributed Clock
Cable Redundancy
Deterministic and fast Process Data Object (PDO) cycle
Supports CiA402 Drive profile
Graphical Configuration Tool

Motion Controller:

Up to 32 motors
Up to 16 interpolated axes
Motor-Axis association (Axis Define)
Motion Program
Periodic PLC
Various Motion Movement Types
Data Gathering (easier for debugging)

A Software Stack Flexible by Design. Powerful in Performance.

Your Automation Backbone, Reinvented

System architecture diagram illustrating integration of EtherCAT Configurator on a Windows PC with an EM3 controller running RTOS, EE-Master stack, and user application over LAN for real-time EtherCAT communication

Use Case #1 – Build Your Own Brilliance

Custom User Applications

Run your custom applications seamlessly on top of the EE-Master and RTOS environment. Design, deploy, and control your machines with precision—no compromise.

Ideal for: OEMs and engineers needing full control over EtherCAT devices.

Diagram showing SmART HMI, RDI-L interface, and EtherCAT Configurator running on Windows PC connected via LAN to EM3 controller running RTOS with SA Motion and EE-Master for real-time EtherCAT communication, alongside operator using touch-based industrial control panel.

Use Case #2 – Real-Time Motion Control with SA Motion Library

Precision Motion, Field-Tested and Proven

Unlock high-performance motion control using Sodick America’s SA Motion Library. Integrated with the EtherCAT Master stack, this setup ensures smooth, deterministic control for even the most demanding motion applications.

Ideal for: Motion-centric industrial automation and CNC systems.

Diagram showcasing integration of Sodick America’s NAVI IOT system or any SCADA system with EM3 EtherCAT controller running RTOS, EE-Master, and PLC stack, connected via LAN to a Windows PC running EtherCAT Configurator, PLC Code Editor GUI, and OPC-UA SCADA interface.

Use Case #3 – Full PLC Control with SCADA & IoT Compatibility

Smart PLC (IEC 61131-3) Control Meets Smart Monitoring

Develop powerful PLC logic using the IEC 61131-3 code editor, while interfacing with SCADA systems or Sodick’s NAVI IoT dashboard. Real-time control and visualization from anywhere, all powered by the EE-Master.

Ideal for: Smart factories, SCADA integration, and industrial IoT solutions.

Sodick America EtherCAT Master Motion Controller (Product – EM3)