Object description and parameterization

Introduction

The CoE overview contains objects for different intended applications. The following section describes the standard objects, followed by the objects that are specific for this terminal.

Object description and parameterization 1:

Parameterization

The terminal is parameterized via the CoE - Online tab (double-click on the respective object) or via the Process Data tab (allocation of PDOs).

Object description and parameterization 2:

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.

Object description and parameterization 3:

Startup list

The startup list can be used in cases where values are to be written whenever the system starts. The list can be found in the Startup tab of the TwinCAT System Manager (if the terminal is selected on the left).