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EtherCAT Node ID Address Example
Use the following example to understand how to set the EtherCAT node ID. An EtherCAT
node ID of 196 is used in this example.
1. Convert the node ID of 196 into hexadecimal format (0x0C4).
2. Set the x256 dip switch to OFF.
3. Set the x16 rotary switch to C.
4. Set the x1 rotary switch to 4.
NOTE: Use Sysmac Studio to verify the EtherCAT node ID setting. Refer to Sys-
mac Studio Version 1 Operation Manual (Cat. No. W504) for more information.
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Switch
2-Position Dip Switch
x256
16-Position Rotary Switch
x16
16-Position Rotary Switch
x1
Figure 3-10. EtherCAT Node ID Set to 196
eCobra 600 and 800 Robots with EtherCAT
Description
Sets the 8th (most significant bit) of the 9-bit
EtherCAT node ID.
Moving the switch to the right turns ON the
8th bit for the node ID.
The default position is OFF (left).
Sets bits 7 to 4 of the EtherCAT node ID.
The default setting for this switch is 0.
Sets bits 3 to 0 of the EtherCAT node ID.
The default setting for this switch is 0.
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