Configuring The Ethercat Automation Protocol (Eap) - Beckhoff CX8190 Manual

Configuration
6.4.6

Configuring the EtherCAT Automation Protocol (EAP)

The Ethernet interface (X101/X102) of the CX8190 Embedded PC supports the EtherCAT Automation
Protocol (EAP). The EtherCAT Automation Protocol (EAP) is configured in TwinCAT.
Data can be exchanged with other controllers in real-time via the publisher and subscriber services.
Further information on the EtherCAT Automation Protocol (EAP):
Product description
Requirements:
• The CX8190 Embedded PC has been selected as the target system.
Configure the EtherCAT Automation Protocol (EAP) as follows:
1. In the tree view on the left, right-click on Devices.
2. Click on Add New Item in the context menu.
The Insert Device window appears.
3. Click on Ethernet in the tree view and select EtherCAT Automation Protocol.
4. Click on the device EtherCAT Automation Protocol on the left in the tree view.
44 Version: 1.5 CX8190