Scan devices

In this work step you will be shown how to scan an Industrial PC in TwinCAT and subsequently configure it.

Requirements for this step:

An Industrial PC has already been selected as the target system.

Add the Embedded PC as follows:

1. Start TwinCAT and open an empty project.

2. In the tree view on the left, right-click on I/O Devices.

3. In the context menu click on Scan.
Scan devices 1:

4. Select the devices you want to use and confirm the selection with OK.
Only devices that are actual available are offered for selection.
Scan devices 2:

For Embedded PCs with connected Bus Terminals (K-bus) a Bus Coupler device (CX-BK) is displayed. With EtherCAT terminals (E-bus) the EtherCAT coupler will be displayed.

5. Confirm the request with Yes, in order to look for boxes.

6. Confirm the request whether to enable FreeRun with Yes.

The Industrial PC was successfully scanned in TwinCAT and is displayed in the tree view with the inputs and outputs.