ATI: F/T System Interfaces (EtherCAT F/T)

Connects to one 4-pin, M12 connector for EtherCAT signal and power. Integrated signal conditioning, data acquisition, and a single-port EtherCAT interface are all contained in the sensor. The EtherCAT F/T interface is available on the transducer for larger ATI transducer models with IP60 or IP65 protection. Also available as an OEM interface option, the ECATOEM interface board was designed to be integrated into small robot arms. ECATOEM is compatible with all ATI TW model transducers with an EC8 connector option.

The EtherCAT F/T sensor system measures six components of force and torque (Fx, Fy, Fz, Tx, Ty, Tz) and seamlessly streams data to devices that use EtherCAT fieldbus. Integrated signal conditioning, data acquisition, and a 1-port EtherCAT interface are all contained in a small rugged enclosure. The EtherCAT F/T also supports PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) and only requires one 4-pin, M12 connector for EtherCAT and power. No additional interface box is needed.

The EtherCAT F/T Interface for OEM System consists of an ATI transducer and a F/T-to-EtherCAT interface board (ECATOEM). The transducer selected will include a Molex PicoBlade connector. The interface board is designed to be mounted within a customer’s enclosure and gets supplied by customer provided 24VDC or PoE power supply.