Further Configuration; Configuration Tool; Ethercat Tool; Ethernet Powerlink - ABB MicroFlex e190 User Manual

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Further configuration

Mint WorkBench provides a number of other tools for testing and configuring the
MicroFlex e190. Every tool is explained fully in the help file. Press F1 to display the
help file, then navigate to the Mint WorkBench book. Inside this is the Toolbox book.
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Configuration tool

The Configuration tool shows the MicroFlex e190 integrated configuration interface.
1. Click the Configuration tool icon in the Toolbox on the left of the screen.
2. Select Upload configuration from controller or Start new configuration.
3. Enter a descriptive name for the controller and click NEXT at the bottom of the
screen.
4. Continue through the screens making the required changes. Press F1 to display
help.
5. Click APPLY to save the changed settings, then CLOSE to complete the
configuration.
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EtherCAT tool

The EtherCAT tool shows all information relating to the EtherCAT connection.
1. Click the EtherCAT tool icon in the Toolbox on the left of the screen.
2. Wait until data is uploaded from the MicroFlex e190.
3. The Summary tab shows basic information about the EtherCAT connection.
4. Click the Object Dictionary tab (above the table) to view the current state of the
drive's object dictionary. Press F1 to see the Mint WorkBench help file for
instructions about the screen's tool bar.
5. Click the "Save as..." button to export the ESI file.
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Ethernet POWERLINK

The Ethernet POWERLINK tool shows all information relating to the Ethernet
POWERLINK connection.
1. Click the Ethernet POWERLINK tool icon in the Toolbox on the left of the screen.
2. Wait until data is uploaded from the MicroFlex e190.
3. The Summary tab shows basic information about the Ethernet POWERLINK
connection.
4. Click the Object Dictionary tab (above the table) to view the current state of the
drive's object dictionary. Press F1 to see the Mint WorkBench help file for
instructions about the screen's tool bar.
Click the "Save as..." button to export the XDD file.