Object description and parameterization
 | EtherCAT XML Device Description The display matches that of the CoE objects from the EtherCAT XML Device Description. We recommend downloading the latest XML file from the download area of the Beckhoff website and installing it according to installation instructions. |
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 | Parameterization via the CoE list (CAN over EtherCAT) The EtherCAT device is parameterized via the CoE - Online tab (with a double click on the respective object) or via the Process Data tab (assignment of PDOs). A detailed description can be found in the EtherCAT System-Documentation in chapter “EtherCAT subscriber configuration” Please note the general CoE notes in the EtherCAT System Documentation in chapter “CoE-interface” when using/manipulating the CoE parameters: | |
Introduction
The CoE overview contains objects for different intended applications:
- Objects required for parameterization during commissioning:
- Restore object index 0x1011
- Configuration data index 0x80n0
- Profile-specific objects:
- Configuration data (manufacturer-specific) index 0x80nF
- Input data index 0x60n0
- Output data index 0x70n0
- Information and diagnostic data index 0x80nE, 0xF000, 0xF008, 0xF010
- Standard objects
The following section first describes the objects required for normal operation, followed by a complete overview of missing objects.