Beckhoff EL6601 Documentation page 132

Application samples
Fig. 163: Enter IP address
Configuration at the TwinCAT master PC and establishing a connection
• Start the TwinCAT System Manager in Config mode, read the Bus Terminal configuration, and activate
free-run mode
• The EL6601 should appear in the system configuration being in OP mode (see Online [} 73] tab
EtherCAT Status Machine)
Fig. 164: EL6601 in the configuration
• In analogy to the configuration of a network printer, the IP number of the TwinCAT master PC in the
subnet might be 192.168.0.1, for sample
• Connect the subordinate control unit (target system) with the EL6601 via a CAT-5 (1:1) cable
• Start another system manager session in Config mode and click on Select Target System...-> Search
(Ethernet)
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