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EtherCAT master
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The user has to assign the Ethernet configuration interface 1 (X3) or 2 (X8) to the added EtherCAT
master.
1 Requirements
> CODESYS laptop/PC is correctly connected to the device.
> Network path of Standard PLC is set (→Configure programming interface (→ S. 20)).
2 Assign Ethernet interface
► In the device tree: Double-click on [EtherCAT_Master (EtherCAT Master)]
► Click on the [General] tab.
> The editor window shows the configuration options of the EtherCAT master.
► Click on [Browse...]
> Window [Select Network Adapter] appears.
► Select requested Ethernet interface (eth0 = X3 or eth1 = X8).
► Click on [OK] to apply the selected Ethernet interface.
> Field [Source Address (MAC)] shows the MAC address of the selected Ethernet interface.
> Field [Network Name] shows the name of the Ethernet interface.
> EtherCAT master is coupled with selected Ethernet interface.
3 Configure EtherCAT master
► Set the parameters of the EtherCAT master as requested.
> EtherCAT master is configured.
Continue with: →Add and configure EtherCAT slave (→ S. 45)
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