Parameterization and commissioning
EL673154 Version: 2.8
In the System Manager call up the TwinCAT overview of the local network interfaces via Options → Show
Real Time Ethernet Compatible Devices.
Fig.32: System Manager “Options” (TwinCAT2)
This have to be called up by the Menü “TwinCAT” within the TwinCAT3 environment:
Fig.33: Call up under VS Shell (TwinCAT3)
The following dialog appears:
Fig.34: Overview of network interfaces
Interfaces listed under “Compatible devices” can be assigned a driver via the “Install” button. A driver should
only be installed on compatible devices.
A Windows warning regarding the unsigned driver can be ignored.
Alternatively an EtherCAT-device can be inserted first of all as described in chapter Offline configuration
creation, section “Creating the EtherCAT device” [}63] in order to view the compatible ethernet ports via its
EtherCAT properties (tab „Adapter“, button „Compatible Devices…“):