KSMC-EtherCAT Master 3 (EM3)

External Hardware based EtherCAT Master and Motion Controller

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

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.
Powerfule 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.

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.

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

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

Sodick America EtherCAT Master Motion Controller (Product – EM3)