The main focus of the training is on the advanced settings and application possibilities offered by EtherCAT in combination with TwinCAT. The course is aimed at programmers who already use EtherCAT and would like to benefit even more from the special features of the technology.
Contents
- Development of a structured and comprehensive diagnostic concept
- Configuration and optimization of synchronization and response times
- Parameterization and connection of Ethernet devices in the EtherCAT network
- Extension of the topological possibilities (sync units, hot connect, avoiding confusion between identical devices, cable redundancy)
- Management of additional EtherCAT functionalities of the PLC program (SDO upload/download over CoE, file transfer over FoE, EtherCAT state machine, register access)
- Best-practice tips for planning the EtherCAT infrastructure
Prerequisites
- Experience of using TwinCAT 3 software
- Basics of TwinCAT XAE
- Basics of EtherCAT (TR3076)
Technical requirements
- The TeamViewer software is installed
- Ordering information
- Online | TwinCAT 3 training course: EtherCAT – Diagnostics and advanced functions
- Ordering number
- TR3077-0010
- Category
- EtherCAT
- Training duration
- 2 days