Twincat Development Environment - Beckhoff EL3773 Documentation

Parameterization via the CoE list (CAN over EtherCAT)
The terminal is parameterized via the CoE - Online tab (double-click on the respective ob-
ject) or via the Process Data tab (allocation of PDOs).
Note
Please note the following general CoE notes [} 23] when using/manipulating the CoE pa-
rameters:
- Keep a startup list if components have to be replaced
- Differentiation between online/offline dictionary, existence of current XML description
- use "CoE reload" for resetting changes
The CoE settings can also be loaded via the SPS/PLC/Task at runtime.
5. Operation
With voltage/current present, the measured values are now transmitted via the process data, for example in
the TwinCAT free-run mode, after restarting TwinCAT.
Data visualization with TwinCAT Scope2
The TwinCAT Scope2 supports the import of oversampling variables in the case of the
EL3773 as well. Please observe the corresponding notes for this.
Note
6.2

TwinCAT Development Environment

The Software for automation TwinCAT (The Windows Control and Automation Technology) will be
distinguished into:
• TwinCAT 2: System Manager (Configuration) & PLC Control (Programming)
• TwinCAT 3: Enhancement of TwinCAT 2 (Programming and Configuration takes place via a common
Development Environment)
Details:
• TwinCAT 2:
◦ Connects I/O devices to tasks in a variable-oriented manner
◦ Connects tasks to tasks in a variable-oriented manner
◦ Supports units at the bit level
◦ Supports synchronous or asynchronous relationships
◦ Exchange of consistent data areas and process images
◦ Datalink on NT - Programs by open Microsoft Standards (OLE, OCX, ActiveX, DCOM+, etc.)
◦ Integration of IEC 61131-3-Software-SPS, Software- NC and Software-CNC within Windows
NT/2000/XP/Vista, Windows 7, NT/XP Embedded, CE
◦ Interconnection to all common fieldbusses
◦ More...
Additional features:
• TwinCAT 3 (eXtended Automation):
◦ Visual-Studio®-Integration
◦ Choice of the programming language
◦ Supports object orientated extension of IEC 61131-3
◦ Usage of C/C++ as programming language for real time applications
◦ Connection to MATLAB®/Simulink®
◦ Open interface for expandability
◦ Flexible run-time environment
◦ Active support of Multi-Core- und 64-Bit-Operatingsystem
EL3773 Version: 2.5
Commissioning
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