Parameterization example with KS2000

The KS2000 configuration software is used for planning, parametering and commissioning Bus Couplers and Bus Terminals. It can be downloaded from the Beckhoff website under KS2000 Update.

Help for installation and operation is available under KS2000 Documentation in the download area.

The following example describes how to set up communication via ADS with a IL2302-B110. The AmsServerNetId of the target system is required for this purpose.

Step 1

In the TwinCAT System Manager select the required coupler (IL2302-B110), select the "EtherCAT" tab, and click on "Advanced Settings" (Fig. 1).

Fig. 1: TwinCAT System Manager: EtherCAT tab for IL2302-B110 box

Step 2

Under "Mailbox", "AoE" (ADS over EtherCAT) select "Generate NetID" and "Initialize NetID". Confirm with OK.

Fig. 2: "EtherCAT" dialog, "Advanced Settings", "AoE"

Step 3

After the KS2000 software has been started and the ADS communication channel has been activated ("Options", "Communication channel", "ADS"), enter the AmsServerNetId (Fig. 3) shown in the TwinCAT System Manager under "Mailbox", "ADS Info" in the pull-down menu of the "ADS" tab (Fig.4):

  • Existing device: If you select an existing device under Name (1), the AmsServerNetId (2) is entered automatically. The AdsPort setting (“100”) (3) should not be changed. Click on Test(4) to check the connection settings.
  • User Defined: For User Defined the AmsServerNetId has to be entered manually (2). Click on Test(4) to check the connection settings.

Fig. 3: TwinCAT System Manager: "Mailbox" dialog, transfer of AmsServerNetID

Fig. 4:  KS2000: "ADS" tab, enter the AmsServerNetID

Step 4

The test was successful if the following dialog box appears (Fig. 5). Click OK to close the dialog box.

Fig. 5: KS2000: Confirmation of successful communication test

Step 5

Click OK to accept the set values (Fig.4).

Step 6

Log into the KS2000 system (see also KS2000 Documentation). Parameterization can now be carried out according to the Bus Terminal configuration. Further information can be found in the associated terminal documentation.