Preface
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH
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Manual Objective and Organisation
This manual describes the EtherCAT slave IO modules of Kuhnke FIO. These modules provide the
EtherCAT master with the sensor details and operate the actuators. Other modules control the
communication with other systems.
The EtherCAT master control unit decides how to configure the network and create the control program.
This manual aims to introduce you to using the modules.
The examples are preferably based on CODESYS version 3 which has an EtherCAT master and an
EtherCAT configuration utility. The procedures may change if you are using other tools.
For in-depth knowledge of IEC 611131-3 programming, please refer to the CODESYS online help engine
and the references listed below.
CODESYS beginners may benefit from the comprehensive training offerings of 3S-Smart Software Solutions
GmbH.