Ethercat Communications Setup - Omron FH Series Startup Manual

6.4. EtherCAT Communications Setup

Set up EtherCAT communications.
Precautions for Correct Use
Before taking the following steps, make sure that the devices are connected via an Ethernet
cable. If they are not connected, turn OFF the power to the devices, and connect the Ethernet
cable.
6.4.1. Communications Setup for the EtherCAT Master
1
Connect the Controller with
slave devices using an Ethernet
cable.
* Refer to the manuals for slave
devices to configure them.
2
Select System – EtherCAT in the
Solution Explorer and right-click
on EtherCAT, then select Add
EtherCAT Master(Acontis).
3
Master0 (Deactivated) is added
to Solution Explorer.
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