Offline configuration

Offline configuration 1:

Adding the AMP8620 power supply module

The EtherCAT P interface is required to add the AMP8620 power supply module at I/O level, e.g. by linking an EPP1322 box or an EtherCAT P coupler.

Offline configuration 2:

If there is no EtherCAT P interface, the AMP8620 power supply module is not found when it is added manually. To do this, deactivate the Check Connector checkbox.


Offline configuration 3:

The AMP8620 power supply module has three boxes at I/O level, one main box and two sub-boxes.

Offline configuration 4:

With TwinCAT version 4026.x, the sub-boxes are no longer displayed in the System Manager. AMP8000 motors or AMP8805 distribution modules can be added via the main box.

Offline configuration 5:

Adding AMP8000 motors or AMP8805 distribution modules

The AMP8000 motors differ at I/O level in terms of their safety design.

By adding another AMP8805 distribution module, a main box and two sub-boxes are added, as with the AMP8620 power supply module. The configuration at I/O level is identical to that of the AMP8620 power supply module.

Offline configuration 6:
Select whether an NC or CNC configuration is to be created for the added EtherCAT drive(s) and confirm the selection with Ok
Offline configuration 7:
Add a TC3 Drive Manager 2 project for the configuration of the AMP8000 system
Offline configuration 8:

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.

Offline configuration 9:
Selection of power supply on the AMP8620 power supply module
Complete the configuration by clicking on Ok
Offline configuration 11:
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
Offline configuration 12:
In the Basic settings tab, select the AMP8000 motor used via the associated axis channel.
This procedure must also be carried out for the other AMP8000 motors in the project
Offline configuration 13:

For the scaling definition between drive and logical NC axis, the NC Feed constant can be entered via the Load menu item.

Transfer values to the NC by clicking the Save icon

It is also possible to define additional load parameters such as:


The initial configuration of the AMP8000 system is complete.


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:

Offline configuration 14:

https://www.beckhoff.com/webinars