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9.6.2
Deleting a module from the ESI file
You can delete a configuration of the PDO transmission you have added, i.e. the associated module, from an existing ESI
file.
Information
We recommend against deleting the system-specified modules of an ESI file, even if these are not used.
1.
Highlight the relevant drive controller in the project tree and click on the first projected axis in the project menu >
Wizard
area.
2.
Select the
EtherCAT
wizard.
3.
Click on
Edit ESI
.
ð
The
Add to ESI file
dialog box opens.
4.
Navigate to the location where you saved the ESI file in question, highlight the file and click
Open
.
ð
The
EsiModuleEdit
dialog box opens.
5.
Modules of the ESI file
column:
Click on the red cross for the module that you would like to delete and confirm with
OK
.
ð
The
Edit ESI
dialog box opens.
6.
Save the modified ESI file by clicking on
Yes
.
ð
The module is deleted from the ESI file.