Programming Using Twincat Platform - Parker 2003-EC-00 Technical Manual

9.4 Programming using TwinCAT platform

The example uses TwinCAT 3 running on a PC as a soft PLC. Prior knowledge of TwinCAT software is
assumed.
EtherCAT ESI File Installation
• Download the AC20 EtherCAT option comms ESI file from the Parker website.
Copy the file ESI into the folder C:\TwinCAT\3.1\Config\IO\EtherCAT.
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Create a project
Launch TwinCAT XAE from windows taskbar > Notification, then click on open a New TwinCAT
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project to create a new project.
Define project properties, then press OK.
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