1. ECI: 1) No need to rely on industrial computers, which can reduce the configuration requirements of PCs and reduce the volume of industrial computers; 2) No need to install PCI drivers, one network cable solves the problem; 3) Regardless of the number of axes, all products call a set of API functions; 4) No need for PCI adapter cables and wiring boards, convenient wiring, and easier troubleshooting; 5) For environments with poor conditions, industrial computers are prone to dust accumulation over time, and PCI gold fingers are prone to poor contact;
2. PCIe: 1) Communicate with PC through internal bus, with high real-time performance; 2) Accepted by most engineers in the market and has formed usage habits;
Disadvantages of ECI and PCI 1. ECI: 1) The communication speed between ECI and PC via Ethernet cable is lower than that of PCI; 2) The crystal head of the Ethernet cable is not very good, which can easily lead to poor contact and communication disconnection; 3) Connecting a PC and a gigabit camera through a switch will result in bandwidth being hijacked, affecting communication speed.
2. PCIe: 1) Industrial computers require PCI slots, large size, and high configuration requirements; 2) PCI driver installation is required, and the operation is quite complicated; 3) Requires adapter cables and terminal boards, which are prone to poor contact and difficult to troubleshoot if problems arise; 4) Due to device vibration or environmental issues, PCI slots are prone to loosening or poor contact, resulting in the problem of not being able to locate PCI.