EtherCAT Technology Group Distributes 4,000th EtherCAT Vendor ID
EtherCAT技术协会分发第4,000个EtherCAT供应商ID

May 16, 2024 - With the assignment of the 4,000th EtherCAT Vendor ID, the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) once again showcases the outstanding diversity of EtherCAT manufacturers. The Vendor ID is mandatory for manufacturers of EtherCAT devices and enables those devices to be uniquely identified and assigned worldwide.

2024年5月16日消息——随着第4,000个EtherCAT供应商ID的分配，EtherCAT技术协会(ETG) 再次展示了EtherCAT制造商的卓越多样性。供应商ID对于EtherCAT设备制造商来说是强制性的，它使这些设备能够在全球范围内进行唯一标识和分配。

Accordingly, each EtherCAT device must bear its manufacturer’s unique Vendor ID. The ETG alone assigns EtherCAT Vendor ID numbers and provides precise guidelines for their use. This ensures uniform and reliable interoperability of EtherCAT products in accordance with the EtherCAT specifications, and it is verified by testing with the official EtherCAT Conformance Test Tool.

因此，每个EtherCAT设备都必须带有其制造商的唯一供应商ID。ETG单独分配EtherCAT供应商ID号并为其使用提供精确的指南。这确保了EtherCAT产品符合EtherCAT规范的统一、可靠的互操作性，并通过官方EtherCAT一致性测试工具进行测试进行验证。

Oliver Fels (pictured above), who is responsible for the Vendor ID at ETG, explained: “Every manufacturer of an EtherCAT device must be a member of the ETG and have a valid Vendor ID. This must be implemented in every EtherCAT device before it is launched on the market. Users of EtherCAT devices such as machine builders, OEMs or system integrators do not need a Vendor ID.”

ETG负责供应商ID的Oliver Fels解释说：“每个EtherCAT设备制造商都必须是ETG的成员，并拥有有效的供应商ID。在每个EtherCAT设备投放市场之前，都必须实施这一点。EtherCAT设备的用户（例如机器制造商、OEM或系统集成商）则不需要供应商ID。”

The allocation of an EtherCAT Vendor ID is free of charge, as is ETG membership. This underlines the openness of the technology. ETG members can apply for the Vendor ID online via the EtherCAT Technology Group website.

EtherCAT供应商ID的分配是免费的，ETG会员资格也是免费的。这凸显了该技术的开放性。ETG成员可以通过EtherCAT技术集团网站在线申请供应商ID。

About EtherCAT Technology Group
The EtherCAT Technology Group is an organization in which key user companies from various industries and leading automation suppliers join forces to support, promote and advance the EtherCAT technology. With over 7,600 members from 74 countries the EtherCAT Technology Group has become the largest fieldbus organization in the world. Founded in November 2003, it is also the fastest growing fieldbus organization.

关于EtherCAT技术协会
EtherCAT技术协会是来自各行业的主要用户公司和领先的自动化供应商共同支持、推广和推进EtherCAT技术的组织。EtherCAT技术协会拥有来自74个国家的7,600多名成员，已成为世界上最大的现场总线组织。它成立于2003年11月，也是发展最快的现场总线组织。

About EtherCAT
EtherCAT is the Industrial Ethernet technology which stands for high-performance, low-cost, easy to use with a flexible topology. It was introduced in 2003 and has been an international IEC standard and a SEMI standard since 2007. EtherCAT is an open technology: anyone can implement or use it.

关于EtherCAT
EtherCAT是一项工业以太网技术，代表着高性能、低成本、易于使用和灵活的拓扑，在2003年推出，自2007年起成为国际IEC标准和SEMI标准。EtherCAT是一项开放技术：任何人都可以实施或使用它。