Brooks Instrument continues to innovate its mass flow control solutions with the integration of the EtherCAT communication protocol with its GF40 and GF80 Series thermal mass flow controllers. EtherCAT, which has been adopted by leading-edge technology companies, makes it easier to network instrumentation for advanced process control and diagnostics capabilities.
EtherCAT (Ethernet for Control Automation Technology) is an open, high-performance ethernet-based fieldbus system designed for process control applications requiring short data update times with low communication “jitter.”
Other key benefits of EtherCAT include:
- High-speed, time-synchronized communication to optimize process control;
- Low implementation costs compared to other communication networks — no special master cards and cables required;
- More flexible topology supporting up to 65,535 nodes per segment for large scale installations; and
- Ease of use with auto configuration and location-specific diagnosis.
For more information about Brooks Instrument’s GF40 and GF80 Series with EtherCAT technology, visit http://www.brooksinstrument.com/documentation-a-downloads/viewcategory/42-data-sheets.html.
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