6. EtherCAT Settings
This section describes the parameters and device variables that are all defined in this guide.
Hereinafter, the ABSODEX Driver is referred to as the "slave unit" in some descriptions.
6.1. Parameters
The parameters required for connecting the Controller and the ABSODEX Driver via EtherCAT
are shown below.
Name
ABSODEX
Driver
Controller
Precautions for Correct Use
Set Period/Execution Conditions to 1ms or more for the Controller's primary periodic task
because the minimum task period of the ABSODEX Driver is 1ms.
Item
Node address (set in AXTools)
Setting of Device ID to Station Alias register
Priority-4 Primary Periodic Task
6.EtherCAT Settings
Set value
1
Set (Default)
1ms (Default)
8