QUICKER DEPLOYMENT, EASIER CONTROL
A Complete EtherCAT Platform
Build EtherCAT control, I/O, and HMI systems with less integration effort.
QEC combines EtherCAT MDevices, SubDevices, open software tools (86Duino), and engineering services to help teams deliver HMI + Motion + EtherCAT I/O systems with lower integration risk and less engineering effort.
For machine builders, system integrators, and control teams.
Typical projects we support
Teams that want to adopt EtherCAT without rebuilding everything from scratch
Linux or Raspberry Pi-based teams moving into real-time machine control
Projects that need HMI, motion control, and multi-protocol integration in one system
WinCE replacement and legacy control migration projects
PLATFORM OVERVIEW
Build your EtherCAT system on one platform
QEC is more than an EtherCAT controller. It is a practical platform for real-time machine control, distributed I/O expansion, HMI development, and industrial integration.
Upper Layer
PC, Linux, MES, SCADA, Cloud, IIoT platforms
Ethernet / MQTT / OPC UA / Modbus TCP
QEC MDevices (86Duino Software)
Real-time EtherCAT control for machine applications, HMI integration, and control-layer deployment
EtherCAT / Modbus / System Integration
QEC SubDevices / Expansion Modules
Digital I/O, Analog I/O, Compound I/O, Gateway Modules, Motor Drivers, and Junction Modules
Field Connection
Machine Layer
Sensors, motors, drives, actuators, and machine-side devices
PRODUCT FAMILIES
Two Hardware Product Families
QEC MDevices and QEC SubDevices should be presented as equal pillars of the platform. One controls the system. The other expands it.
Hardware Real-time EtherCAT control for applications
QEC MDevices are built for machine control, HMI-ready deployment, and industrial edge applications, and are easy to program on the 86Duino IDE.
- Compact models for embedded control
- Open-frame models for machine integration
- Panel PC models for control + HMI deployment
- Ideal for machine builders and control projects
Distributed EtherCAT expansion for modular architectures
QEC SubDevices expand EtherCAT systems with practical field modules for I/O, gateway functions, motion, and topology design.
- Digital I/O and Analog I/O modules
- Compound I/O modules for mixed-signal applications
- Gateway modules for communication bridging
- Motor drivers and junction modules for scalable machine design
SOFTWARE & TOOLS
Software: 86Duino IDE
86Duino IDE
Open C/C++ development (Arduino-style) for industrial control applications and field-level integration.
86EVA
Configuration workflow for EtherCAT setup, Virtual Arduino mapping, and project deployment.
86HMI + ArduBlock
HMI design and lower-code project setup to reduce engineering entry barriers.
RESOURCES
Resources for engineers and system builders
Getting Started
Entry guides for first-time setup, basic architecture, and evaluation flow.
Documentation & Tutorials
Structured access to software manuals, technical notes, and application tutorials.
Third-party Compatibility
Industrial validation content, benchmark information, and compatibility guidance.
Q: What is QEC?
QEC is ICOP Technology’s complete EtherCAT industrial platform for real-time machine control, distributed I/O expansion, HMI development, and industrial system integration. It combines EtherCAT MDevices (controllers), EtherCAT SubDevices (I/O and expansion modules), open software tools based on 86Duino IDE, and engineering support services.
Q: What development environment does QEC use?
QEC uses the 86Duino IDE, an open-source development environment based on the Arduino IDE (compatible with Arduino 1.8.9-style workflow). It supports C/C++ programming with both standard Arduino libraries and QEC-specific libraries for EtherCAT control, motion, HMI, communication, and more.
Q: What types of SubDevices are available in the QEC-R series?
The QEC-R series includes the following SubDevice categories: 1. Digital I/O Modules — digital input and output channels. 2. Analog I/O Modules — analog signal acquisition and output. 3. Compound I/O Modules — combined digital and analog I/O on one module. 4. Gateway Modules — RS-232/RS-485 serial bridging, MPG handwheel, keypad, and LCM display interfaces. 5. Motor Drivers — EtherCAT-controlled stepper and motor driver modules. 6. Junction Modules — network topology connectors for line and star topologies.
CONTACT QEC
Ready to build your next EtherCAT system with a complete platform?
Talk to the QEC team about MDevices, SubDevices, software tools, and integration support for your project.
Suggested contact paths
Book a technical review, request a PoC, discuss slave selection, or talk to the FAE team about your system architecture.
Customer Service
info@qec.tw
+886-2-8990-1933
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