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What is EtherCAT (Ethernet For Control Automation Technology)

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Technological Developments in Industry 4.0 for Business Applications
An Ethernet fieldbus standard for control and system engineers, especially for automation purposes.
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Smart Gateways for IOT-Factory Integration: Trends and Use Case
Eva Masero Rubio (Allbesmart, Lda, Portugal), Pedro Miguel Baptista Torres (Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco, Portugal), and Rogério Pais Dionísio (Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco, Portugal)
Copyright: © 2019 |Pages: 22
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-4936-9.ch007
Abstract
This book chapter proposes a description of smart gateways and cyber-physical systems (CPS) for the industrial internet of things (I-IOT). It also presents a case study where a smart gateway is developed to be used in different types of industrial equipment for the shop floor. The case study is developed under the specifications of different industries in the region of Castelo Branco. It is a proof that the 4th industrial revolution will be the engine for SME innovation, independence of the regions and their financial strength. It is also proof that the cooperation between universities, industries and startups can evolve to break barriers and add value in the improvement of regional industries competitiveness. Topics that will be addressed on the chapter can be used for developers, students, researchers and enthusiasts to learn topics related to I-IOT, such as data acquisitions systems, wired and wireless communication devices and protocols, OPC servers and LabVIEW programming.
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