EtherCAT Master Sample Code Workshop

• On request

Contents of the workshop

(subject to modifications)

• Brief introduction to the network communication with Windows, e.g. NDIS, Miniport etc.
• Brief introduction to the TwinCAT System Manager
• Specification of the EtherCAT Network Information File (ENI)
• Installation and compilation of the Master Sample Code (MSC)
• Configuration of the Master Sample Code
• Network Monitor
• Sending EtherCAT Init Commands
• Sending cyclic data (process data)
• Functionality of mailbox protocols
  • CAN application protocol over EtherCAT (CoE)
  • Ethernet over EtherCAT (EoE)

Prerequisites

• Attend EtherCAT Training: EtherCAT Technology Basics or Online | EtherCAT Training: EtherCAT Technology Basics
• Order EtherCAT Master Sample Code (ET9200)
• Required Software:
  • TwinCAT incl. Ethernet Real-time driver
  • Microsoft© Visual Studio© (Full Version, 2003 or later)
  • Windows SDK

The workshop is aimed at developers of EtherCAT masters using the EtherCAT Master Sample Code (ET9200) from Beckhoff Automation. In addition to theoretical content they also include practical exercises. 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.