Programming example - Commissioning the 8400 StateLine / HighLine with EtherCAT and Beckhoff PLC

Description:
The Application Report provides commissioning instructions for using an 8400 StateLine C / HighLine C frequency inverter with EtherCAT communication along with a guide to integration into the Beckhoff PLC environment. The 'actuating drive speed' application describes step by step how to implement the parameter setting for a drive up to the ready-made function block in the PLC program.

Two additional function blocks for the quick commissioning of the 'switch-off/table positioning' application are provided with version 1.1.

System requirements:
Beckhoff TwinCAT software version V2.11.

Software installation:
The sample program is provided in the form of a zip file and must be unpacked. After unpacking the zip file, the project can be opened using the Beckhoff System Manager and the TwinCAT PLC control.

Download:
Project_Application_Report_EtherCAT_8400_V1_1.zip  (431 kB): Beckhoff example project 8400 StateLine C / HighLine C with EtherCAT version 1.1

Commissioning_8400StateLineC/HighLineC with EtherCAT BeckhoffTwinCAT SW.pdf (3.0 MB): Commissioning_8400_MCI_EtherCAT_BeckhoffTwinCAT.pdf

Links:
- Control and status word assignment for CAN on-board and MCI communication modules of the 8400 devices

EtherCAT user organisation:
http://www.ethercat.org

Note:
The software is supplied to the user as described in this document. All risks resulting from its quality or use remain the responsibility of the user. Users must take appropriate precautions to protect against maloperation.
We accept no liability for direct or indirect damage, i. e. loss of profits, loss of orders or business difficulties of any nature.