Configuration
EP31xx56 Version: 2.4
4.2 Configuration via TwinCAT
In the left-hand window of the TwinCAT System Manager, click on the branch of the EtherCAT Box you wish
to configure (EP2816-0008 in this example).
Fig.45: Branch of the EtherCAT box to be configured
In the right-hand window of the TwinCAT System manager, various tabs are now available for configuring
the EtherCAT Box.
General tab
Fig.46: General tab
Name Name of the EtherCAT device
Id Number of the EtherCAT device
Type EtherCAT device type
Comment Here you can add a comment (e.g. regarding the system).
Disabled Here you can deactivate the EtherCAT device.
Create symbols Access to this EtherCAT slave via ADS is only available if this checkbox is
activated.