Quick commissioning of the analog inputs

The 8 analog channels are set ready for operation ex factory with default settings. Experienced users can read immediately by:

• Scan the terminal in TwinCAT (or add it manually in the configuration, paying attention to the EtherCAT Revision!)
• Reload in TwinCAT

the measured value (here in the figure: approx. 3 V per channel) and link it to the PLC.

Fig.138: Reading the measured value

Default settings

• Measuring range 3 V (EL3008-0003) or 5 V (EL3008-0005), measuring range can be switched off "None" but cannot be changed
• 50 Hz filter on (update rate 600 µs)
• Real32-PDO

To gain a deeper understanding of the capabilities of this device, it is recommended that you read the following sections.