6. EtherCAT Settings
This section describes the parameter, module configuration and device variables that are all
defined in this guide.
Hereinafter, the u-remote is referred to as the "slave unit" in some descriptions.
6.1. Parameter
The parameter required to connect the Controller and the u-remote via EtherCAT is shown
below.
Name
u-remote
6.2. Module Configuration
The module configuration of the u-remote is shown below, which is checked in 7.3.3. Setting
the Device Variables.
Name
Fieldbus coupler
Digital input module
Digital output module
Digital input module
Digital input module with time stamp
Digital output module
Item
Node address
Model
UR20-FBC-EC
UR20-8DI-N-3W
UR20-4DO-PN-2A
UR20-16DI-P
UR20-4DI-P-TS
UR20-16DO-P
Set value
The node address is set in Sysmac
1
Studio.
Connected
Device
position
name
-
E001
0
M1
1
M2
2
M3
3
M4
4
M5
6.EtherCAT Settings
Remarks
Module
-
UR20-8DI-N-3W (M1)
UR20-4DO-PN-2A (M2)
UR20-16DI-P (M3)
UR20-4DI-P-TS (M4)
UR20-16DO-P (M5)
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