The Incentive family of software components runs on standard PC hardware and creates a powerful and extensible control system. The three primary members of this family are: • IncentivePLC – a fast, multitasking controller offering powerful constructs to quickly implement a control program. • IncentiveAPI – this library of high-level automation functions lets your code, written in C#, C++ or VB.Net, interact with your IncentivePLC control program or directly with external sensors and actuators via IncentiveECAT. • IncentiveECAT – a software-based EtherCAT master controller, IncentiveECAT runs on a multicore PC platform and uses a standard Ethernet port to communicate with up to 64 servo axes, or a combination of motion drives and I/O.