Configuration

Configuring EtherCAT Terminals

Since the PROFIBUS is subject to certain restrictions, EtherCAT Terminals cannot be configured via the GSD file. Some EtherCAT Terminals would exceed the maximum data length solely on account of the number of configuration data.

Configuration via the GSD file was deliberately omitted, and the EtherCAT Terminals are configured as follows:

Configuring the process image (mapping) of the EtherCAT Terminals

The process image (mapping) of an EtherCAT Terminal is configured via the GSD file, as usual. If an EtherCAT Terminal has different mappings, the mapping is automatically set by selecting the corresponding module in the GSD file. If an EtherCAT Terminal is added in TwinCAT, for example, you can choose between the available mappings.

The GSD file for the EK3100 Bus Coupler must be copied into the TwinCAT directory:

Or: The GSD file for the EK3100 Bus Coupler can be installed retrospectively in TwinCAT when the Bus Coupler is added in TwinCAT (see: Adding the EK3100 Bus Coupler in TwinCAT). A corresponding prompt appears in TwinCAT, which asks you to install the GSD file.

Important configuration files

GSD file, USB driver and sample program for the EK3100 Bus Coupler.

File

Download link

GSD file

EK3100DAA.ZIP
(common for all Profibus master from firmware 01(V00.07)
EK3100DAA02.ZIP
(common for all Profibus master from firmware 02(V00.11))

USB driver

EK9XXX_RNDIS6.ZIP
(driver for USB interface for Web Diagnostics)
EK9XXX_RNDIS6_WIN10.ZIP
(driver for USB interface for Web Diagnostics, Windows 10)

Sample program

EK3100_profibus_PLC.zip