Online | EtherCAT Training: EtherCAT Configuration and Master Basics

• Tue, May 27 + Wed, May 28, 2025 (9:00 am - 1:00 pm CEST)
• Tue, Dec 16 + Wed, Dec 17, 2025 (9:00 am - 1:00 pm CET)

Contents of the workshop (subject to modifications)

• Reference to ETG.1500 "EtherCAT Master Classes"
• Requirements and interfaces to master and configuration tools
• Offline/online network configuration: ESI, ENI and SII
• Topology detection and monitoring
• Distributed Clocks: configuration and monitoring
• Handling and monitoring of the EtherCAT State Machine (ESM)
• Network initialization: Init Commands and CoE start-up commands
• Sending and receiving cyclic data: process image, logical addressing
• Process Data configuration: CoE objects, start-up commands, ESI flags
• Mailbox communication: protocols and monitoring mechanisms
• Dependencies between Object Dictionary, ESI and SII
• Diagnostic functionalities and their implementation

Prerequisites

• Attend EtherCAT Technology Basics or Online | EtherCAT Technology Basics or prior knowledge

The 'Online | EtherCAT Training: EtherCAT Configuration and Master Basics' addresses developers and EtherCAT users alike. A deep understanding of the EtherCAT configuration and network operation is provided. Basic EtherCAT knowledge is assumed. The workshop is led in German or English by developers and held in manageable groups so that individual interests can be addressed.

Organizer

This workshop is offered by Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG.