Tab: EtherCAT Master – Sync Unit Assignment The tab shows all slaves that are inserted below a specific master with an assignment to the sync units. With the EtherCAT sync units, multiple slaves are c
Tab: EtherCAT Master – Overview The tab provides an overview of the states of all slaves, which are inserted below this master and have an address. Modules are not displayed. Update Data The states of
Tab: EtherCAT Master – Parameters The tab contains the master parameters which are defined in the device description file. When the auto-configuration mode is selected in the Master dialog, the parame
Tab: EtherCAT Slave – General The basic settings for the EtherCAT Slave are configured on this tab. The basic settings are preset from the device description file. Table 7 . Address Fields can be edit
AL Status The ALStatus property returns any errors at the start of the stack. For example, configuration errors at the slave instance are displayed. Tip The AL status messages are also recorded in the
Diagnosis in the User Interface :
Device tree . In online mode, the device tree allows for a pinpointing of a pending diagnosis. Green symbol: The device is in the OPERATIONAL state. Orange triangle: The device is in the PREOPERATIONA
EtherCAT – General (Master and Slave) In online mode, the state of the device is displayed on the General tab for the EtherCAT Master and Slave. In the case of the master, any errors or messages are d
Overview Page in the Master All slaves and their statuses are displayed together on the Overview tab. Each EtherCAT Slave is listed with its physical address, status, and any error counters. The error
IEC Objects – Master The driver instance and its inputs and outputs are displayed on the IEC Objects tab of the master. You can use the outputs to check whether or not the configuration has completed.
