Introduction - Brooks Instrument GP200 Series Supplemental Manual

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Introduction

EtherCAT is an Ethernet based communication system and is known for its high cycle time and
cost-efficient cabling and master application solutions. Brooks Instrument now introduces the
EtherCAT
This manual is a supplement to the Brooks GP200 Series Installation and Operation Manual. It
is assumed that the owner of this EtherCAT mass flow controller is thoroughly familiar with the
theory and operation of this device. If not, it is recommended that the owner read the installation
and operation manual first before continuing with this supplement.
This manual assumes basic knowledge and understanding of EtherCAT (its topology and its
method of logically accessing the data or parameters contained within the device). This manual
is not intended to be a replacement to the EtherCAT specifications. It is recommended but
not required for the purposes of this manual, that the user obtains a copy of the EtherCAT
specifications (www.ethercat.org).
This manual does not make any assumptions about any particular manufacturer of equipment or
custom software used by the user to communicate with the Brooks device but assumes the user
has thorough understanding of such equipment and any configuration software. Application Notes
and FAQs are available at the Brooks Instrument web site (www.BrooksInstrument.com).
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EtherCAT
interface on its GP200 Series platform.
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is a registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Germany.
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Section 1 General Information
Manual EtherCAT Communications for GP200