TwinCAT System Manager connection

During commissioning you must connect the push-button extension in the TwinCAT System Manager. Follow the steps below:

1. Click at the top in the menu on File > New > Project and create a new TwinCAT XAE Project.
2. Click I/O on the left in the tree view, and then right-click Devices.
TwinCAT System Manager connection 1:Fig.30: XAE Project
3. In the context menu click Scan.
TwinCAT System Manager connection 2:Fig.31: Scan device
4. Select the devices you want to use and confirm the selection with OK.
TwinCAT System Manager connection 3:Fig.32: Select device
5. Confirm the request with Yes, in order to scan for boxes.
TwinCAT System Manager connection 4:Fig.33: Scan for box modules
6. Confirm the request whether to enable FreeRun with Yes.
The device is inserted as a box in the tree view.