EL7342 - Object description and parameterization
 | 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. |
| Parameterization via the CoE list (CAN over EtherCAT) The EtherCAT device is parameterized via the CoE-Online tab (double-click on the respective object) or via the Process Data tab (allocation of PDOs). Please note the following general CoE notes when using/manipulating the CoE parameters:
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Introduction
The CoE overview contains objects for different intended applications:
- Objects required for parameterization during commissioning:
- Profile-specific objects:
- Input data
- Output data
- Information and diagnosis data (channel specific)
- Configuration data (vendor-specific)
- Information and diagnosis data (device-specific)
- Standard objects
The following section first describes the objects required for normal operation, followed by a complete overview of missing objects.