XTS sensor channel

A sensor channel must be added to each module.

XTS sensor channel 1:

Example sensor channel for module with feed

The addition of a sensor channel is shown with an AT0250-5250 as an example. It belongs to an AT2001-0250 module with feed.

XTS sensor channel 2:
Expand Solution Explorer > TwinCAT Project > I/O > Devices > Device (EtherCAT)
Right-click on Term (AT2001-0250) to open the context menu
Click Add New Item... in the context menu
XTS sensor channel 3:

The Insert Device dialog box opens.

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Select AT2001-5250 Sensor line with feed
If required, enter a name for the sensor channel in the input field Name
Confirm with Ok

A Term (AT2001-5250) is added to the module Term (AT2001-0250).



After the sensor channel has been added to the module with feed, all further modules of the infeed line can be added to the EtherCAT master.

Add all further modules of the infeed line with a corresponding sensor channel in the same way