Content Comparison

Communication Firmware

User Application

Software Ecosystem

Protocol

Feature

Profile

Standard

Example

PROFINET IO Device

RT/IRT

PROFIdrive AC1/AC4

IEC 61800-7-203

Application software example for AC1/AC4

EtherCAT SubDevice

CoE

CiA 402

IEC 61800-7-201

Software example planned for preparation (available by the end of 2024Q1 2025)

EtherCAT SubDevice

SoE

SERCOS servodrive

IEC 61800-7-204

EtherNet/IP Adapter

CIP Sync

CIP Motion/Sync assisted motion

IEC 61800-7-202