Lenze EtherCAT control technology - Manual (Page 47)

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Control technology | EtherCAT communication manual
Commissioning of the system
Detailed commissioning steps
7.2.4 Determining the physical EtherCAT configuration (fieldbus scan)
You can execute a fieldbus scan with the »EtherCAT Configurator« on the IPC in order to
check the physical EtherCAT configuration. Alternatively, the command line tool »scandf«
( 51)
is also available on the IPC.
7.2.4.1 Fieldbus scan with the »EtherCAT Configurator«
The »EtherCAT Configurator« offers the possibility to execute an online search for devices
which are connected to the EtherCAT fieldbus.
In order to search for devices you must first establish an online connection of the
»EtherCAT Configurator« with the industrial PC.
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How to execute a fieldbus scan with the »EtherCAT Configurator«:
1. Enter the IP address of the industrial PC:
• Select the L-force Controller by double-clicking in the device tree:
• Enter the IP address of the industrial PC which should serve as control unit of the
configuration into the Online access configuration dialog box in the Master
configuration area:
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Note!
• Scanning of the EtherCAT fieldbus is also possible without an appropriate
EtherCAT configuration.
• Communication to field devices via the EtherCAT fieldbus is only possible if at
least the Pre-Operational state has been reached.