Object description and parameterization

	EtherCAT ESI Device Description (XML) The presentation matches that of the CoE objects from the EtherCAT ESI Device Description (XML). It is recommended that you download the latest XML file from the download area on the Beckhoff website and install it according to the installation instructions.

	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). Please note the following general CoE information when using/manipulating the CoE parameters: Keep a startup list if components have to be replaced. Differentiation between online/offline dictionary, existence of current XML description. “CoE Reload” for resetting the changes

Introduction

The CoE overview contains objects for different intended applications:

Objects required for parameterization during commissioning:

Restore object index 0x1011
Configuration data index 0x80n0

Objects intended for regular operation, e.g. through ADS access.
Profile-specific objects:

Configuration data (vendor-specific) index 0x80nF
Input data index 0x60n0
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.

Further Information