The ICOP QEC-M-02 is an EtherCAT MDevice powered by the Vortex86EX2 processor, featuring two independent cores that efficiently handle real-time fieldbus communication and user applications.
Efficient Development with 86Duino IDE
The development environment utilizes 86Duino IDE, an industrial Arduino-like platform that supports EtherCAT API, graphical programming tools, and high-level C/C++ programming, enabling rapid development while reducing hiring challenges and time to market. Beyond EtherCAT, the QEC-M-02 also supports Modbus, Ethernet TCP/IP, and CAN bus, providing a complete industrial automation solution.
Real-Time Precision for Motion and I/O Control
With a precise synchronization cycle of 125μs (min.) and jitter time under 1μs, the QEC-M-02 is designed for highly synchronized motion and I/O control applications, making it ideal for precision automation. (Read More: EtherCAT MDevice Benchmark)
Robust Storage, Reliable I/O, and Versatile Connectivity with compact size
For storage and stability, the QEC-M-02 integrates 2GB SLC eMMC, ensuring a reliable operating system. Users can easily upload executable files, HMI images, or data via 86Duino IDE without impacting master system performance.
The QEC-M-02 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.
For display functionality, the QEC-M-02 features an HDMI output (1280 x 720 x 256) and supports LVGL and the 86HMI editor, making it an excellent solution for HMI applications.
In terms of connectivity, the QEC-M-02 offers EtherCAT, Giga LAN, USB, COM, HDMI, a rotary switch, and a RUN/STOP switch, providing flexible integration options with off-the-shelf APIs for automation projects.
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°C to +70°C (with an optional -40°C to +85°C variant) and features built-in monitoring for temperature, voltage, current, and startup time, ensuring optimal system performance in industrial environments.
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86Duino Software
86Duino Coding IDE 500
The 86Duino integrated development environment (IDE) software makes it easy to write code and upload it to 86Duino boards. It runs on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. The environment is written in Java and based on Arduino IDE, Processing, DJGPP, and other open-source software.
The open-source 86Duino Software (IDE) makes it easy to write code and upload it to the QEC. Refer to the Getting Started page for Installation instructions. (Release Note)
Libraries
The 86Duino environment can be extended through the use of libraries, just like most programming platforms. Libraries provide extra functionality for use in sketches, e.g., working with hardware or manipulating data. A number of libraries come installed with the IDE, and 86Duino supports most of the Arduino Standard Libraries as well as provides dedicated libraries to utilize the 86Duino-specific hardware functions.
You can also download or create your own libraries. See these instructions for details on installing libraries. There’s also a tutorial on writing your own libraries; and further, you may refer to Arduino’s API Style Guide for some guidelines on making a good Arduino-style API for your library.
To use a library in a sketch, select it from Sketch > Import Library.
Supported Arduino Standard Libraries
- EEPROM – reading and writing to “permanent” storage.
- Ethernet – for connecting to the internet using the onboard LAN connector.
- Firmata – for communicating with applications on the computer using a standard serial protocol.
- LiquidCrystal – for controlling liquid crystal displays (LCDs).
- SD – for reading and writing SD cards.
- Servo – for controlling servo motors.
- SPI – for communicating with devices using the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Bus.
- SoftwareSerial – for software-implemented serial communication on digital pins.
- Stepper – for controlling stepper motors.
- Wire – Two Wire Interface (TWI/I2C) for sending and receiving data over a net of devices or sensors.
86Duino Only Libraries
- Motion86 – making 86Duino as a multi-axis motion controller.
- Modbus – for communicating with various Modbus ASCII/RTU/TCP devices.
- CANBus – for communicating with devices that use the Controller Area Network (CAN Bus).
- FirmataPlus86 – connecting 86Duino with Scratch.
- Servo86 – an extended servo-motor library for controlling robot motion.
- AIServo86 – a serial-servo-motor library for controlling robot motion.
EtherCAT Libraries
- EtherCAT – making QEC as an EtherCAT system.
Supported (Non-standard) Arduino Libraries
- Audio – access the onboard HD Audio interface by the API of Arduino Due’s Audio library.
- TimerOne – access 86Duino’s 32-bit hardware timer by the API of the Arduino TimerOne library.
- MsTimer2 – access 86Duino’s second hardware timer by the API of the Arduino MsTimer2 library.
- Time86 – read the on-board RTC timer by the API of the Arduino Time library.
- SCoop – provides the API of the Simple Cooperative Scheduler for Arduino to access a light and simple environment for creating powerful multi-threaded programs or easy multi-tasking solutions.
See also the list of other Arduino third-party libraries that are compatible with 86Duino.
