Commissioning/Configuration
5.3 Operating CX51x0-N03x with TwinCAT
The procedure for commissioning the CX51x0-N03x with serial interface under TwinCAT differs from that for
other Embedded PCs. In order to avoid configuration errors, the procedure for adding and configuring the
CX51x0 in TwinCAT is described below.
The description applies to TwinCAT from the following version:
Software Version
TwinCAT 2 from: TC2.11.2248
TwinCAT 3 from: TC3.1.4018
5.3.1 Operation with TwinCAT2
Once the CX was selected as target system, the CX with serial interface can be added to the tree view under
TwinCAT.
Prerequisites for this step:
• A scanned and selected target system.
Add the CX51x0-N03x as follows:
1. In the tree view on the left, right-click on I/O Devices.
2. In the context menu click on Scan Devices.
The window new I/O devices found appears.
3. Select the device with a COM port and confirm the selection with OK.
The CX51x0-N03x is added in TwinCAT as Device (COM Port) in the tree view on the left.
4. Click on Device (COM Port) and then on the Serial Port tab.
CX51x080 Version: 1.6