Beckhoff EtherCAT EL600x Series User Manual

Appendix
EL600x, EL602x 189Version: 4.6
Update of XML/ESI description
The device revision is closely linked to the firmware and hardware used. Incompatible combinations
lead to malfunctions or even final shutdown of the device. Corresponding updates should only be
carried out in consultation with Beckhoff support.
Display of ESI slave identifier
The simplest way to ascertain compliance of configured and actual device description is to scan the
EtherCAT boxes in TwinCAT mode Config/FreeRun:
Fig.165: Scan the subordinate field by right-clicking on the EtherCAT device
If the found field matches the configured field, the display shows
Fig.166: Configuration is identical
otherwise a change dialog appears for entering the actual data in the configuration.

Beckhoff EtherCAT EL600x Series Specifications

General

Brand	Beckhoff
Model	EtherCAT EL600x Series
Category	I/O Systems
Language	English