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.

►Expand Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG > XTS
►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