Using Explicit Device Identification

Explicit Device Identification is a value that enables the individual CX8110s to be distinguished. This enables an CX8110 to be swapped with another CX8110 during operation.

The value can be set with the DIP switches or in TwinCAT. If the value is to be set with the DIP switches, this setting requires one-time activation in TwinCAT. Otherwise the value has to be set in TwinCAT.

Proceed as follows:

1. In the tree view on the left, click on the EtherCAT slave.

2. Click on the EtherCAT Slave tab.
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3. Enable the Using Dipswitch Value option to set the value for Explicit Device Identification with the DIP switches (see: DIP switch).

4. Or enter a value under Value instead. This defines the value for Explicit Device Identification in TwinCAT.

You have successfully set a value for Explicit Device Identification. The definition via the DIP switches or TwinCAT is mutually exclusive and is grayed out depending on the selection.