IO-Link Master with EtherCAT Interface DataLine 8 Ports IP 65 / IP 66 / IP 67
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9.3.2
Integrate the IO-Link master into the TwinCAT project
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The device is integrated into the project as EtherCAT slave.
Requirements
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The ESI file of the AL1332 is installed (→
Install ESI file
1 Create/open EtherCAT project
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Launch EtherCAT projection software.
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Create a new project.
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Open an existing project.
2 Configure EtherCAT PLC and IO periphery
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Select and configure EtherCAT PLC and requested I/O periphery.
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Project contains EtherCAT PLC and I/O periphery.
3 Integrate the AL1332 into the project
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In the Solution Explorer: Right-click on devices to which the AL1332 is connected.
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Context menu appears.
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In the context menu: Select [Add new item...].
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Window [Insert EtherCAT Device] appears.
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Select the AL1332 in the device tree under [ifm electronic] > [ifm IO-Link master].
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Click on [OK] to add the selected device to the project.
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TwinCAT adds AL1332 to the project.
4 Save the project
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Save the project.