Festo CPX-FB38, Electronic Manual

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2. Commissioning
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Festo P.BE−CPX−FB38−EN en 0804NH
XML file import detailed information
You require an EtherCAT configuration file, i.e. the XML file",
to configure and programme the CPX terminal with a PC or a
corresponding software package, e.g. Beckhoff TwinCAT.
The XML file contains all the required information to configure
and adjust (set up) the CPX terminal using configuration and
programming software, e.g. TwinCAT.
You will find explanations regarding the XML file in
section2.4.1.
Source
(download link) You will find the most recent EtherCAT configuration file
(XML file) for CPX terminals and bus node CPX−FB38 on the
Festo website at:
www.festo.com/fieldbus
File type File name Language Description
XML Festo CPX−FB38.xml
(check the link men
tioned above for the
latest version of the
XML file) Language−
independent EtherCAT Device Description File"
for Beckhoff TwinCAT or compatible
configuration and programming software
(Beckhoff TwinCAT System Manager Tree Item
Description")
Tab.2/14: EtherCAT configuration file (XML file") for CPX terminals and
bus node CPX−FB38
Download
·
Download the current XML file onto your PLC system.
Note
Check the above mentioned link casually regarding most
recent version of the XML file.