STOBER
8 | Commissioning
02/2020 | ID 442516.07
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8.3.4
Configuring synchronization using distributed clocks
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You have fully configured the associated axis model in DriveControlSuite. As the more precise of the two sync
methods, synchronization using distributed clocks (DC-Sync) is pre-configured in the EtherCAT master and slaves.
1.
Navigate to the EtherCAT master in the solution explorer.
2.
In the main window, switch to the
EtherCAT
tab and click
Advanced Settings
.
ð
The
Advanced Settings
dialog box opens.
3.
In the tree view, select
Distributed Clocks
.
4.
Automatic DC Mode Selection
:
This option must be activated.
5.
Close the dialog box.
6.
In the tree view, navigate to the first EtherCAT slave.
7.
In the main window, switch to the
DC
tab and click
Advanced Settings
.
ð
The
Advanced Settings
dialog box opens.
8.
Enable
:
This option must be activated.
9.
DC enabled (multiplier = 1)
:
This list entry must be selected.
10.
Sync Unit Cycle (µs)
:
Check the default value for the cycle time of the controller and change it if necessary.
11.
Enable SYNC 0
:
This option must be activated.
12. Close the dialog box.
13. Repeat steps 7 – 12 for each additional slave in your EtherCAT network.
ð
The EtherCAT master and slaves will now be synchronized with the first EtherCAT slave that has the distributed clocks
option enabled.
