Adapter settings

Start TwinCAT XAE (VS 2013)

 

Create a new project

 

 

Select the target system:

 

Add the EtherCAT Master functionality to the ‘Device’ icon

 

 

Configuration of the PC network card (one time)

 

The TwinCAT software system can be used on virtually all PC-based systems as a real-time control.

 

Requirement:

The TwinCAT driver for real-time Ethernet communication is installed.

The TwinCAT driver for real-time Ethernet only works with Ethernet cards with an Intel chip set.

Install TwinCAT Intel PCI Ethernet adapter

 

 

Feedback message: TwinCAT Intel PCI Ethernet adapter installed

 

Activate EtherCAT adapter

 

Feedback message: adapter activated