Operation modes
In EL5101 “normal operation mode” the following modes are available:
Mode | DC | Main PDO | Comment | Optional PDO 1 | Comment | Features CoE | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | FreeRun | 16 bit Value/Latch Byte-Alignment | Frequency: 32 bit CoE object 0x8001:02: window | Register reload + Reload Value | |||
2 | " | " | " | " | " | Index Reset | |
3 | " | " | " | " | " | FWD Cnt + pos/neg Gate | |
4 | FreeRun | 16 bit Value/Latch Word Alignment | Frequency: 32 bit CoE object 0x8001:02: window | Register reload + Reload Value | |||
5 | " | " | " | " | " | Index Reset | |
6 | " | " | " | " | " | FWD Cnt + pos/neg Gate |
Other settings may result in irregular process data and lead to error messages in the TwinCAT System Manager logger window.
 | EL5101 parameterization • Use a CoE reset in order to deactivate any previous settings • To activate the new operation mode, reload the EtherCAT slaves (button |
in the System Manager)DC (Distributed Clocks)
Describes whether the terminal is operated with distributed clocks support:
| Distributed Clocks in normal operating mode In normal operating mode no DC functions are available. |