Online configuration

Online configuration 1:
Create TwinCAT project
Connecting the target system


Switching the target system to Config Mode
Online configuration 2:
Click on Scan to find I/O devices
Online configuration 3:
Select the devices to be used and confirm the selection with Ok
Click on the Yes button to search for boxes
Online configuration 4:
Select whether an NC or CNC configuration is to be created for the EtherCAT drive(s) found and confirm the selection with Ok
Click Yes to confirm that you want to enable FreeRun
Online configuration 5:

The devices scanned in TwinCAT are now displayed in the I/O level with the inputs and outputs

Online configuration 6:
Add a TC3 Drive Manager 2 project for the configuration of the AMP8000 system
Online configuration 7:

In the Search drives... dialog box, connected components of the AMP8000 system and other Beckhoff drive technology components can be configured and basic settings made.

Online configuration 8:
Selection of power supply on the AMP8620 power supply module
Online configuration 11:
Confirm settings by clicking on Continue

The electronic nameplate of the AMP8000 motors is now scanned. The read motor parameters are automatically transferred to the configuration. The scanned AMP8000 motors are displayed in green.

Complete the configuration by clicking on Ok
Online configuration 12:
If an External braking resistor was selected in the previous step, the braking resistor must be configured under the Basic Settings of the AMP8620 power supply module
Online configuration 13:
Activate the configuration


The selected settings take effect when the configuration is activated. The safety configuration must be carried out to operate the AMP8000 motors.
For commissioning and device replacement, the instructions in the Operating instructions AMP8911 - TwinSAFE card must be observed.

Further information on safety commissioning can be found in the webinars on the Beckhoff homepage:

Online configuration 14:

https://www.beckhoff.com/webinars