C ONTENTS
EtherCAT
User’s Manual
T-1
Important information before reading this manual 1
Introduction 1
Safety Precautions (Always read before starting use) 2
Warranty 4
1. Overview of functions 5
2. Controller status transitions 6
3. Input/output assignments 7
4. Part names and functions 9
5. Flow until operation begins 10
6. Connection 11
6.1 Network structure 11
6.2 Cabling 12
6.3 Noise countermeasures 12
7. ESI Files 13
8. Parameter Settings 14
9. Monitoring communication data 15
9.1 Using the programming box 15
9.1.1 Switching the port number 16
9.1.2 Input/output list display 17
9.1.3 Input/output details display 17
9.1.4 Switching the output status 18
9.2 Using RCX-Studio PC support software 19
10. Disabling an option unit 22
10.1 Making settings 23
10.1.1 Using the programming box 23
10.1.2 Using RCX-Studio PC support software 24