{"id":19061,"date":"2025-07-03T16:12:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T08:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icop-shop.com\/?p=19061"},"modified":"2025-10-29T16:56:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T08:56:27","slug":"icop-launches-qec-m-02-all-in-one-ethercat-mdevice-with-open-source-ide-plc-i-o-and-hmi-display","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/icop-shop.com\/ja\/product-highlights\/icop-launches-qec-m-02-all-in-one-ethercat-mdevice-with-open-source-ide-plc-i-o-and-hmi-display\/","title":{"rendered":"ICOP Launches QEC-M-02: All-in-One EtherCAT MDevice with Open-Source IDE, PLC I\/O, and HMI Display"},"content":{"rendered":"

ICOP Technology proudly introduces the <\/mark>QEC-M-02<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>, a compact and powerful EtherCAT MDevice<\/strong> designed for industrial automation, edge control, and embedded HMI applications. Built upon the dual-core Vortex86EX2<\/mark><\/strong><\/a> platform, the QEC-M-02 offers a high level of integration, combining EtherCAT MDevice functionality with rich I\/O, visual display support, and open-source development tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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All-in-One Industrial Edge Controller<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The QEC-M-02 features 16-ch isolated digital inputs and 16-ch isolated digital outputs (NPN\/PNP compatible), enabling it to act as a PLC type I\/O controller<\/em> in various factory automation scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For display functionality, the QEC-M-02 features an HDMI output (1280 \u00d7 720, 256 colors) and supports LVGL<\/strong> and the 86HMI editor<\/strong>, making it an excellent solution for HMI applications. In terms of connectivity, the QEC-M-02 offers EtherCAT, Giga LAN, USB, COM port, HDMI, a rotary switch, and a RUN\/STOP switch, providing flexible integration options with off-the-shelf APIs for automation projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Includes 16 isolated digital input channels and 16 isolated digital output channels, supporting NPN and PNP sink configurations with a safe operating frequency of up to 3000 Hz. The digital output supports load voltages up to 60VDC, with a typical current of 500mA per channel and a peak current of 1000mA. Isolation protection is rated at 2500 Vrms (input) and 1500 Vrms (output), ensuring reliability and safety in industrial environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Real-Time Precision for Motion and I\/O Control<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With a precise synchronization cycle of 125\u03bcs (min.) based on EtherCAT communication and jitter time under 1\u03bcs, the QEC-M-02 is designed for highly synchronized motion and I\/O control applications, making it ideal for precision automation. It uses a dual-core, independently operating DM&P Vortex86EX2 processor for real-time, reliable synchronous EtherCAT control.
Read More: EtherCAT MDevice Benchmark<\/mark><\/u><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It supports PDO, CoE, FoE, DC, etc., and allows the flexible use of other EtherCAT SubDevices to fully utilize EtherCAT. And QEC-M-02 has already tested and verified many third-party EtherCAT SubDevices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Protocol Compatibility for Industrial Integration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In addition to EtherCAT, the QEC-M-02 supports a range of widely used industrial application-layer communication protocols, including Modbus RTU\/TCP<\/strong>, MQTT<\/strong>, OPC UA<\/strong>, CANopen<\/strong>, and standard Ethernet (TCP\/IP)<\/strong>. This multi-protocol compatibility enables seamless integration into both modern and legacy automation environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Developers can utilize existing libraries in the 86Duino IDE<\/strong> to implement edge-to-cloud connectivity, machine-to-machine (M2M) communication, and remote monitoring. Whether connecting to SCADA systems, IoT platforms, or third-party PLCs, the QEC-M-02 provides flexible and scalable connectivity options essential for Industry 4.0 and IIoT deployments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Designed for Industrial Reliability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Measuring 107.45 x 49 x 77.31 mm and weighing only 370g, the QEC-M-02 supports DIN-rail mounting with a robust Euroblock terminal block for easy installation and wiring. It operates in a temperature range of -20\u00b0C to +70\u00b0C (with an optional -40\u00b0C to +85\u00b0C variant) and features built-in monitoring for temperature, voltage, current, and startup time, ensuring optimal system performance in industrial environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Open-Source Development with 86Duino IDE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ICOP equips the QEC-M-02 with 86Duino IDE<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>, a free, Arduino-compatible environment optimized for industrial control and automation. This IDE allows developers to write control logic using C\/C++<\/strong> programming, supported by comprehensive EtherCAT API functions<\/mark><\/strong><\/a> that offer direct access to PDOs, CiA402 states, distributed clocks, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For users with less coding experience or those seeking rapid prototyping, the QEC-M-02 also supports graphical development tools such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n