11.3 PLC Setup
11.3.1 EtherCAT Device Description File XML
The EtherCAT device description file (XML) is located by default in the LinMot-Talk installation path:
C:\Program Files (x86)\LinMot\LinMot-Talk X.X Build XXXXXXXX\Firmware\Interfaces\EtherCAT\XML
Install the XML in CODESYS by selecting "Tools > Device Repository".
11.3.2 Add and setup the LinMot drive
Follow these steps to add the LinMot drive to your CODESYS project.
1. If not already existing add an EtherCAT Master SoftMotion by right-click on the PLC and select Add
Device...
2. Right-Click on the EtherCAT Master SoftMotion and select Scan for Devices...
In the following window select Copy All Devices to Project
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