Overview of parameter objects (CoE)

Overview of parameter objects (CoE) 1:

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.

Overview of parameter objects (CoE) 2:

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