This document describes how to accomplish a successful EtherCAT® slave implementation from a
generic and a practical point of view. It answers the following questions:
1. How is the EtherCAT slave architecture?
2. What steps have to be done to implement an EtherCAT slave?
3. Which documents are available for a successful device implementation?
4. What kinds of EtherCAT development components are available? What are the differences?
5. Is EtherCAT training available?
6. Is technical support available?
7. Why to attend a Plug Fest?
8. How to obtain conformance for EtherCAT devices?
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