Sync Task

The Sync Task starts the cyclic call of the EtherNet/IP driver. The Sync Time should be as short as possible, if the processor power allows this. 1 ms is the smallest time base that can be set. It is recommended to create the Sync Task via a Special Sync Task. If the Sync Task is performed via the mapping of the PLC, a breakpoint in the PLC also causes the EtherNet/IP Task to be stopped, so that the EtherNet/IP devices are no longer addressed. This results in a connection timeout.

Each slave can run with its own cycle time based on the Sync Task. The Cycle Time Multiplier setting is available on each device for this purpose. See chapter Connection of EtherNet/IP slaves.