Configuring Beckhoff's Twincat - ABB FECA-01 User Manual

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Configuring Beckhoff's TwinCAT

This example shows how to read in an existing network on
TwinCAT System Manager.
Before you start, make sure that you have downloaded the ESI
XML file from the Document library for your adapter module
version and drive type (and drive license type with ACSM1).
1. Copy the ESI file into the \Io\EtherCAT directory under the
TwinCAT installation directory (eg, C:\TwinCAT\Io\EtherCAT).
2. Start the TwinCAT System Manager.
3. Create a blank project if necessary (go to File –> New).
4. Set/Reset TwinCAT to Config Mode.
5. Add the EtherCAT device into the I/O Configuration.
Right-click I/O Devices and select Append Device....
Expand the EtherCAT list and select EtherCAT.
Click Ok.