🎯 Purpose:
The iR-ECAT communication module from Weintek is a modern solution for integration, automation, and control of technological processes. The device acts as a universal communication hub, ensuring data exchange between various systems and equipment in industrial networks.

The module supports EtherCAT Slave protocols, making it easy to integrate into distributed control systems while functioning as a gateway between controllers, HMI panels, sensors, drives, and other devices.
The iR-ECAT enables the integration of iR series I/O modules into any devices with an Ethernet interface and EtherCAT Slave protocols, significantly expanding the capabilities for building distributed control systems.

⚙️ Technical Specifications:

• 📡 Communication protocol: EtherCAT
• 🔗 Interface: 2x Ethernet
• ⚡ Data rate: 100 Mbps
• 🛠 Expandability: connection of iR series I/O modules via EtherCAT
• 🔌 Power supply: 24 V DC (−15…+20%), reverse polarity protection
• 🌡 Operating temperature: 0…+55 °C
• 📐 Construction: DIN-rail mounting, compact housing, IP20

💡 Functional Features:

• 🔄 Communication Gateway. Provides bidirectional data exchange between automation systems via dual Ethernet ports.
• 📊 Integration with PLC/HMI/SCADA. Easy connection to controllers, Weintek operator panels, and SCADA systems.
• 🛡 Reliability. Galvanic isolation of interfaces for protection against interference.
• 🚀 System expansion. Connection of iR series I/O modules to devices with EtherCAT protocols for building scalable distributed systems.
• 🖥 Ease of configuration. Support for standard EDS files for integration into CODESYS and other configuration tools.