To configure EtherCAT slaves for the operation with the EtherCAT master of the AC4S:
Requirements:
> EtherCAT master is added to the project and configured (→Add EtherCAT master (→ S. 43)).
> Device description file of the EtherCAT slave has been downloaded (→ manufacturer's website).
1 Optional: Add EtherCAT slave to the device repository
► Select [Tools] > [Device Repository...]
> Window [Device Repository] appears.
► Click on [Install...].
> Window [Install Device Description] appears.
► Select the device description of the EtherCAT slaves and click on [Open].
> CODESYS installs the device in the device repository.
2 Add EtherCAT slave
► In standard area of device tree: Right-click on [EtherCAT_Master (EtherCAT Master)]
► In the context menu: Select [Add device...]
> Window [Add Device] appears.
► Select the requested EtherCAT slave in the [Device] area.
► Click on [Add Device] to add the selected device to the project.
► Click on [Close] to close the window.
> CODESYS adds the EtherCAT slave to the project.
3 Configure EtherCAT slave
► In standard area of device tree: Double click on the added EtherCAT slave.
> The editor window shows the configuration options of the device.
► Configure EtherCAT slave as requested.
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