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10.6 Modular ESI files
An ESI file involves a device description file that is made available to the EtherCAT master, i.e. a controller, for the
configuration of the EtherCAT network. Each controller accepts a maximum of one ESI file per drive controllers series for
configuring the corresponding EtherCAT network.
In order to guarantee maximum flexibility regarding PDO transmission options, STOBER ESI files have a modular structure.
A STOBER ESI file contains specified configurations for PDO transmission for every application in the form of default
modules. You can add to the standard configurations of any application or configured PDO transmission freely as desired
and add your STOBER ESI file as a new module. The number of expandable modules is unlimited.
10.6.1 Adding to a modular ESI file
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You have expanded the configuration for the RxPDO and/or TxPDO transmission specified on the system side.
In order to make this available to the controller, add a new module that contains your configuration to the ESI file.
1. Highlight the relevant drive controller in the project tree and click on the first projected axis in the project menu >
Wizard area.
2. Select the EtherCAT wizard.
3. E72 Configuration identification:
Give the new module a descriptive name.
4. Click on Edit ESI.
ð The Add to ESI file dialog box opens.
5. Navigate to the location where you saved the ESI file, highlight the file and click Open.
ð The EsiModuleEdit dialog box opens.
In addition to standard modules (Modules of the ESI file column), the ESI contains the module previously created
by you (New modules column).
6. New modules column:
In order to add the new module to the ESI file, click on the green arrow and confirm with OK.
ð The Edit ESI dialog box opens.
7. Save the addition to the ESI file by clicking on Yes.
8. Repeat the steps for each additional module that you would like to add to the ESI in question.
ð You have added your individual PDO configuration to the ESI file.
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