Configuration
CX9020
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Version: 2.0
7.3.3
Adding an Embedded PC
With this step you can add an Embedded PC in TwinCAT and then configure it.
Prerequisites for this step:
• A scanned and selected target device.
Add the Embedded PC as follows:
1. Start TwinCAT and open an empty project.
2. In the tree view on the left, right-click on
I/O Devices
.
3. In the context menu click on
Scan
.
4. Select the devices you want to use and confirm the selection with
OK
.
Only devices that are actual available are offered for selection.
For Embedded PCs with connected Bus Terminals (K-bus) a Bus Coupler device (CX-BK) is displayed.
For EtherCAT Terminals (E-bus) the EtherCAT coupler is added automatically.
5. Confirm the request with
Yes
, in order to look for boxes.
6. Confirm the request whether to enable FreeRun with
Yes
.
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The Embedded PC was successfully added in TwinCAT and is displayed in the tree view with the inputs
and outputs.
The
chapter illustrates how Embedded PCs with connected Bus or EtherCAT Terminals
are displayed.
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