Configuration

Configuring the EcDiagnostics control

1. After installing the “Beckhoff.TwinCAT.HMI.EcDiagnosticsControl” package, add the control to the Designer using drag and drop.
2. Establish the connection to the server extension configuration in Control Properties > Common via the “Device” parameter by entering the name of the configuration here.
3. Test the control in Live View. The diagnostic data is also available there.

EcDiagnostics Control Overview

The defined EtherCAT masters and the connected elements are displayed in the control.

Configuration 1:

The status color at the top of the elements indicates their state.

Configuration 2:

The tooltip displays additional information about the elements.

Configuration 3:

You can get additional information by double-clicking on the respective element. Here you can also set values for terminals or read the online values.

Configuration 4:
Configuration 5: