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Configuring EtherCAT

Requirement: The Beckhoff EK1100 with Beckhoff EL2008 devices are connected to the Ethernet adapter.

The EtherCAT.project project contains an application where an EtherCAT fieldbus device is controlled. The eight available outputs are activated.

Tip

If you use the LAN port of the Raspberry Pi for the EtherCAT fieldbus, then an alternative programming interface is required. Use a USB Wifi adapter such as the Edimax N150.

  1. Open the EtherCAT.project project and update it.

  2. In the device tree, double-click Device.

    The device editor opens.

  3. In Communication Settings, click Scan Network.

    If your Raspberry Pi and the development system are on the same network, then your Raspberry Pi is displayed for selection.

  4. Select it and click Online → Login.

    The application is downloaded to your Raspberry Pi.

  5. Start the program (press the F5 key).

    The outputs of the EL2008 terminal then change continuously.

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