
DOC-0017-07-EN: AC20 Series - EtherCAT Option
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DOC-0017-07-EN-B 04.04.2023
9.3 Programming using Codesys platform
The example uses Codesys V3.5 running on a PC as a soft PLC. A trial version is available to download on
the Codesys website. Prior knowledge of Codesys software is assumed.
EtherCAT ESI File Installation
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Download the AC20 EtherCAT option comms ESI file from the Parker website.
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Start Codesys and from menu select
Tools > Device Repository
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From Device Repository tab, click on
Install
, Select AC20 XML device description file then click
Add
to install device into the Codesys catalog.