Seitenhistorie

Class A and Class B

The Acontis stack is divided into two parts. The Class B Master forms the basis. The Class A Master is an addon that allows synchronization with Distributed Clocks (DCM = Distributed Clocks Master Synchronization).

Software libraries and components

1. atemsys [atemsys.ko]

   • Linux kernel module. Grants direct HW access from user space.

   • Must be compiled for the kernel used.

   • Sources/LinkOsLayer/Linux/atemsys

   • How to build (TODO)

2. EtherCAT Master Core[libEcMaster.a]

   • Base of the EtherCAT stack.

   • SDK/LIB/Linux/x64/libEcMaster.a

3. EC LinkLayer [libemllI8254x.so]

   • Library EtharCAT Master Link Layer for Intel8254X EtherNet hardware.

   • Special Ethernet hardware driver optimized for use with EtherCAT.

   • Replaces the installed ethernet driver

   • Different LinkLayer may be needed for different Ethernet Hardware

   • Check compatibility list in ec-master_classb.pdf 2.3.1.3 Supported network controllers

   • Bin/Linux/x64/libeml8254x.so

Usage

The Acontis stack can be used without limitation for 1 hour. After this the stack stops working. To overcome this limitation you have to acquire runtime licences from Acontis.