EtherCAT diagnosis with TwinCAT Topology View and TcEtherCAT.lib

TwinCAT offers comprehensive EtherCAT diagnostic possibilities. Based on the ADS protocol, each tool can fully exploit the diagnostic possibilities via a general open and documented interface. The configuration, commissioning and diagnosis of EtherCAT is carried out with the TwinCAT System Manager. TwinCAT Topology View for EtherCAT is available for users who require a purely graphical diagnostic possibility. As an ActiveX control, Topology View can be integrated easily in a visualisation. The diagnostic functions are available as a PLC library for PLC users. Over 50 blocks enable complex operations such as bus scanning or firmware updates in addition to simple access.