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Changelog

Version

Remark

1.0

Initial Release

1.1

Update to version 1.2.018 of the sample code

1.2

Update to version 1.2.0.35 of the sample code

1.3

Extended documentation of example functions

1.4

Added EtherCAT® trademark

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Now writing of the ESI information within the devices EEPROM is possible using “Write E2PROM XML”. After a Power Cycle, the device should work properly in EtherCAT® slave mode.

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Setup from Industrial Communication Explorer

Beside the use of CODESYS it is also possible to use the Industrial Communication Explorer (ICE) to flash the EEPROM content.

The scanning for EtherCAT® Nodes is described here. Refer to this page to flash the EEPROM.

Note

Please note, that the ICE shows the modulename (configured at the CM variables) in the “Network Navigator”. This name is independant from the “Manufacturer Device Name” configured in the EEPROM and application.

Firmware Update

This chapter describes the process of updating the firmware over EtherCAT®.

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