Lenze EtherCAT Controller-based Automation - Manual (Page 71)

Lenze · Controller-based Automation · EtherCAT® Communication Manual · DMS 6.4 EN · 04/2014 · TD17
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7 Commissioning of the system
7.3 Detailed description of the commissioning steps
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7.3.6 Creating a PLC program with a target system (Logic/Motion)
By means of the »PLC Designer« you can map the network topology in the control configuration.
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Tip!
In »PLC Designer«, EtherCAT nodes as well as nodes of other fieldbus systems can be
configured.
 Mixed operation - EtherCAT with other bus systems ( 106)
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How to create a PLC program in »PLC Designer«
1. Use the menu command File  New project to create a new »PLC Designer« project.
2. Select "Standard project" in the New project
dialog box.
A "Standard project" simplifies the structure of a project in the »PLC Designer«; for instance,
a device tree structure with a target system, PLC logic, etc. is provided.
• Go to the Name input field and enter a name for your »PLC Designer« project.
• Select the previously created project folder as storage location in the Location
selection field.
 Create a project folder ( 43)
3. Confirm the entries by clicking OK.