Multi-configuration mode

The multi-configuration mode enables the ER9320-0022 to be operated with the same configuration but varying EtherCAT devices.

Task

The machine manufacturer has a machine, which is to be sold with different options. The options are usually additional signals to be processed and logged, for which additional terminals are required.

For all these options the project configuration should be retained and only be varied via the software. The actual machine options are included in the parameterization.

Solution

The multi-configuration mode is used to configure the maximum number of options in the project configuration. If the machine is ordered with fewer than the maximum number of options, you can deactivate individual EtherCAT devices whose signals are not required. Although unused EtherCAT devices remain included in the maximum project configuration, they can be disabled by the controller, so that the hardware and the parameterized configuration match again. As soon as this is done, the ER9320-0022 switches to normal data exchange.

Advantage

Less effort for creating and maintaining projects, since the same project configuration can be used for different hardware.