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4.
EtherCAT Configuration
4.1
Installing the ESI file in TwinCAT
The ESI file is required for the configuration of the NRGC-ECAT. Obtain the xml file from
https://gavazziautomation.com/images/PIM/OTHERSTUFF/ESI/ESI_NRGC-ECAT.zip
and relocate it in the TwinCAT
default directory
C:\TwinCAT\3.1\Config\Io\EtherCAT.
4.2
Integrating the NRG in TwinCAT
Launch TwinCAT in configuration mode and reload device descriptions as shown in Figure 11.
Figure 11 Reload Device Descriptions
Right click on EtherCAT Master and click ‘Add New Item…’
Figure 12 Add New Item