NSD ABSOCODER NCW-3DNECMP Specifications & Instruction Manual page 33

9-2. Establishing the Communication
Indicates procedures how NCW-3DNEC is registered to EtherCAT network.
This manual explains by using a configuration tool "TwinCAT2 System Manager" developed by
BeckhoffAutomation GmbH. For the details of the tool, refer to the TwinCAT2 System Manager manual.
1. Obtain ESI file (XML file).
ESI file (XML file) is required which is supplied by NSD corporation.
Download ESI file from NSD web site.
URL: www.nsdcorp.co.jp
File name: ESI_Rev000000**_NSD_NCW-3D_EC_********.xml
2. Install ESI file (XML file)
(1) Copy NCW-3D_EC's XML file and paste the following folder of the EtherCAT master.
C:¥TwinCAT¥Io¥EtherCAT
(The folder is default setting when installing TwinCAT2 System Manager.)
(2) Start TwinCAT2 System Manager
3. Register NCW-3DNEC to the network
NCW-3DNEC is registered to the network. Registration methods are indicated below.
- Auto configuration in the online
NCW-3DNEC and EtherCAT master should be connected with LAN cable when registering.
For the registration procedures, refer to "9-2-1".
- Manual configuration in the offline
The registration can be done by the EtherCAT master alone.
For the registration procedures, refer to "9-2-2".
4. Activating the configuration contents
After configuration operation, the configuration contents should be activated (Active Configuration).
26