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6.  EtherCAT Connection Procedure 
 
This section describes the procedures to connect the Controller and Servo Driver via 
EtherCAT, and to operate the motion control devices. The description assumes that the 
Controller is set to factory default. 
 
If an uninitialized Controller is used, the motion control devices may perform 
unexpected operations upon power-on depending on the Controller status, 
resulting in a personal injury to the user. 
To prevent unexpected operations of motion control devices, be sure to initialize 
the Controller before connecting the motion control devices and the Controller 
via Ethernet cable. 
 
 
6.1.  Workflow 
Take the following steps to operate the motion control devices after connecting the Controller 
and Servo Driver via EtherCAT. 
 
6.2 Preparation for the Controller Setup 
Prepare the Controller settings. 
6.2.1 Creation of a New Project 
6.2.2 Initial Settings of the Controller 
6.3 Installation of ESI Files 
Install the ESI file for Servo Driver 
into Power PMAC IDE. 
6.4 EtherCAT Communications Setup 
Set up EtherCAT communications. 
6.4.1 Communications Setup for the EtherCAT Master 
6.4.2 Distributed Clock Setup 
6.4.4 Creation of an EtherCAT Network Information File 
6.5.1 EtherCAT Communications Check