Beckhoff EL1918 - Configuration of the terminal in TwinCAT; Inserting a Bus Coupler; Inserting a Bus Terminal; Adding an EL1918

Operation
EL1918 and EL1918-2200 39Version: 2.0.0
5.3 Configuration of the terminal in TwinCAT
Identical configuration
The configuration of the terminal in TwinCAT is identical for the EL1918-2200 variant.
CAUTION
Do not change CoE objects!
Do not change any of the CoE objects in the TwinSAFE terminals. Any modifications (e.g. via TwinCAT) of
the CoE objects will permanently set the terminals to the Fail-Stop state or lead to unexpected behavior of
the terminals!
5.3.1 Inserting a Bus Coupler
See TwinCAT automation software documentation.
5.3.2 Inserting a Bus Terminal
See TwinCAT automation software documentation.
5.3.3 Adding an EL1918
An EL1918 is added in exactly the same way as any other Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminal. Open TwinSAFE
Terminals item in the list and select the EL1918.
Fig.17: Adding an EL1918