CODESYS Tech Talk Video: High-Performance EtherCAT Motion Control with NODKA IPCs

A technical presentation by the NODKA at CODESYS Tech Talk 2025 is now available to watch on CODESYS North America’s official YouTube channel, providing an in-depth look at deploying and optimizing high-performance EtherCAT motion control using industrial PCs.

Enabling High-Performance EtherCAT Motion Control with IPCs

The presentation focuses on how industrial PCs can be used as real-time motion controllers when paired with the CODESYS Control runtime and EtherCAT fieldbus technology. Using practical examples, the NODKA team explains how engineers can move from initial system deployment to performance tuning and long-term optimization.

Topics covered include:

• Using NODKA IPCs as Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs)
• Running CODESYS Control for deterministic real-time execution
• Configuring EtherCAT master networks for servo drives and distributed I/O
• Achieving low-jitter performance through hardware and BIOS-level optimization
• Mapping motion axes and I/O using IEC 61131-3 languages, including Structured Text

The session highlights how open, standards-based platforms allow system designers to avoid proprietary control stacks while maintaining the performance required for demanding motion and automation tasks.

The session, titled “From Deployment to Optimization: Enabling High-Performance EtherCAT Motion Control with NODKA IPCs and CODESYS,” was presented by the NODKA team. The talk was part of the CODESYS Tech Bite series, which highlights real-world automation architectures and engineering best practices.