Parker 2003-PB-00 - Programming Using Twincat Platform

DOC-0017-07-EN: AC20 Series - EtherCAT Option
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9.4 Programming using TwinCAT platform
The example uses TwinCAT 3 running on a PC as a soft PLC. Prior knowledge of TwinCAT software is
assumed.
EtherCAT ESI File Installation
• Download the AC20 EtherCAT option comms ESI file from the Parker website.
• Copy the file ESI into the folder C:\TwinCAT\3.1\Config\IO\EtherCAT.
Create a project
• Launch TwinCAT XAE from windows taskbar > Notification, then click on open a New TwinCAT
project to create a new project.
• Define project properties, then press OK.