Installation and software update

Before you can commission an XTS system, you must first install the TF5850 | TwinCAT 3 XTS Extension software. The following steps are also required when updating to the latest version of TF5850 | TwinCAT 3 XTS Extension.

If you have already installed a software version, check if you have installed the latest version. Further information can be found in chapter Check version.

	As a prerequisite for the installation, a version of TwinCAT 3 XAE (TcXaeShell or higher) must already exist on your system.

You can find the latest version of the software in the download finder:

Installation and software update 2:

www.beckhoff.com/de-de/support/downloadfinder/

►Download and save software TF5850 | TwinCAT 3 XTS Extension

►Double-click on the TF5850-XTS-Technology icon on your desktop

The installation is started.

►Click on Yes to allow changes to the device

►Select the desired installation language from the drop-down menu

►Confirm with OK

The installation is prepared.

►Click on Next > to proceed with the installation

►Accept the license terms

►If required, click Print to print the license terms

►Click on Next > to proceed with the installation

►Enter the user name in the input field User Name

►Enter the company name in the input field Organization

►Click on Next > to proceed with the installation

►Select Complete setup type

►Click on Next > to proceed with the installation

►Confirm with Install

The program will be installed.

►Click on Finish

►Click on Yes to restart the device and apply the changes

	If you have updated the TF5850 \| TwinCAT 3 XTS Extension, you must reload the TcCom objects. Further information can be found in chapter Reload TcCom objects.

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