Beckhoff EK3100, Documentation

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Configuration
EK3100 38 Version: 1.5
5.2.2 Starting the Beckhoff Device Manager
The Beckhoff Device Manager can be used to configure EtherCAT Terminals that are connected to the Bus
Coupler. In addition, the Beckhoff Device Manager can be used for diagnostic purposes relating to the Bus
Coupler and the EtherCAT Terminals.
The Beckhoff Device Manager is started via a web browser on a host PC. Access to the Beckhoff Device
Manager of the EK3100 Bus Coupler is protected.
Table 3: Access data for the Beckhoff Device Manager.
URL Access data
172.21.42.1/config User name: guest
Password: 1
Requirements:
• The host PC and the EK3100 Bus Coupler are connected via a USB cable.
• USB driver installed on the host PC (see: Installing the USB driver [
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Start the Beckhoff Device Manager as follows:
1. On the host PC enter the IP address of the Bus Coupler in the web browser, in order to start the Beckhoff
Device Manager.
Example with IP address: http://172.21.42.1/config
2. In the authentication window enter the user name and the password.
The start page appears.
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Navigate further in the menu and configure your hardware. Please note that modifications only take
effect once they have been confirmed or the EK3100 Bus Coupler has been restarted.