DOC-0017-07-EN: AC20 Series - EtherCAT Option
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9.3 Programming using Codesys platform
The example uses Codesys V3.5 running on a PC as a soft PLC. A trial version is available to download on
the Codesys website. Prior knowledge of Codesys software is assumed.
EtherCAT ESI File Installation
• Download the AC20 EtherCAT option comms ESI file from the Parker website.
• Start Codesys and from menu select Tools > Device Repository
• From Device Repository tab, click on Install, Select AC20 XML device description file then click
Add to install device into the Codesys catalog.