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Manual – XFE24A EtherCAT Fieldbus Interface
5
Validity of the XML files for XFE24A
EtherCAT Configuration and Startup
5 EtherCAT Configuration and Startup
This section provides you with information on configuration of the EtherCAT master and
startup of the servo inverter for fieldbus operation.
5.1 Validity of the XML files for XFE24A
The XML file is necessary for using XFE24A as a fieldbus option in MOVIAXIS
®
.
5.2 Configuring the EtherCAT master for MOVIAXIS
®
using the XML file
5.2.1 XML file for operation with MOVIAXIS
®
An XML file (SEW_XFE24A.XML) is provided for configuring the EtherCAT master . This
file must be copied into a special folder of your project planning software.
Refer to the manuals for the appropriate project planning software for details on the
procedure.
The XML files standardized by the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) can be read by
all EtherCAT masters.
5.2.2 Configuration procedure
Proceed as follows for configuring MOVIAXIS
®
with EtherCAT fieldbus interface:
1. Install (copy) the XML file according to the requirements of your project planning soft-
ware. Once the file has been installed correctly, the unit appears next to the slave
stations (under SEW-EURODRIVE
→
Drives) with the designation
MXFE24A .
2. Use the menu item [Insert] to add the unit to the EtherCAT structure. The address is
assigned automatically. For easier identification, you can give a name to the unit.
3. Select the process data configuration required for your application (see section "PDO
configuration for operation in the MOVIAXIS
®
").
4. Link the I/O or periphery data with the input and output data of the application pro-
gram.
After configuration, you can start the EtherCAT communication. The RUN and ERR
LEDs indicate the communication status of the XFE24A option (see section 4.6 "Oper-
ating displays and settings" and section 9 "Error Diagnostics").
The current version of the XML file for the XFE24A option card is available on the SEW
homepage (http://www.sew-eurodrive.de) under the heading "Software".
Entries in the XML file must not be changed or expanded. SEW assumes no liability for
servo inverter malfunctions caused by a modified XML file!
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