7.3. Controller Setup
Set up the Controller.
7.3.1.
Starting Sysmac Studio and Installing the ESI Files
Install the ESI files for EtherCAT Fieldbus Coupler and for I/O Modules in Sysmac Studio.
Install Sysmac Studio and the USB driver on your personal computer beforehand.
1
Connect the Ethernet cable to
the built-in EtherCAT port
(PORT2) on Controller, and
connect a USB cable to the
peripheral (USB) port. As shown
in 5.2. Device Configuration,
connect Personal computer and
u-remote to Controller.
2
Turn ON Controller, Power
supply for the system and input
modules and Power supply for
output modules to u-remote.
3
Start Sysmac Studio.
*If the User Account Control
Dialog Box is displayed at start,
make a selection to start
Sysmac Studio.
4
Sysmac Studio starts.
Click Connect to Device.
7.EtherCAT Connection Procedure
Personal
CPU Unit
computer
Controller
USB cable
Power Supply Unit
End Cover
Ethernet
cable
u-remote
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