CoE parameters

	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: Keep a startup list if components have to be replaced Differentiation between online/offline dictionary, existence of current XML description use “CoE reload” for resetting changes

Introduction

The CoE overview contains objects for different intended applications:

Objects for the display, 2 x 16 characters, backlight, special characters, cursor
Objects for the Navi switch, up, down, right, left buttons
Objects for the counters and time measurement, four counters and four chronometers
Objects for the display of process data in the display via placeholders
Objects for activating and resetting the counters and time values
Objects for the operating hours counter
Command object, for saving the counters, time values and operating hours counter
Profile-specific objects, for general status displays of the inputs and outputs.

The following section first describes the objects required for normal operation, followed by a complete overview of missing objects.

Further Information