SmartPLC SafeLine AC4S with fieldbus interfaces
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Add and configure EtherCAT slave
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EtherCAT slave
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To configure EtherCAT slaves for the operation with the EtherCAT master of the AC4S:
Requirements:
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EtherCAT master is added to the project and configured (→
Add EtherCAT master
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Device description file of the EtherCAT slave has been downloaded (→ manufacturer's website).
1 Optional: Add EtherCAT slave to the device repository
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Select [Tools] > [Device Repository...]
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Window [Device Repository] appears.
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Click on [Install...].
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Window [Install Device Description] appears.
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Select the device description of the EtherCAT slaves and click on [Open].
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CODESYS installs the device in the device repository.
2 Add EtherCAT slave
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In standard area of device tree: Right-click on [EtherCAT_Master (EtherCAT Master)]
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In the context menu: Select [Add device...]
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Window [Add Device] appears.
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Select the requested EtherCAT slave in the [Device] area.
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Click on [Add Device] to add the selected device to the project.
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Click on [Close] to close the window.
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CODESYS adds the EtherCAT slave to the project.
3 Configure EtherCAT slave
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In standard area of device tree: Double click on the added EtherCAT slave.
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The editor window shows the configuration options of the device.
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Configure EtherCAT slave as requested.