ENI File tab

During the compilation, the KAS-IDE Kollmorgen Automation Suite - Integrated Development Environment generates the EtherCAT Ethernet ofr Control Automation Technology. EtherCAT® is an open, high-performance Ethernet-based fieldbus system. The development goal of EtherCAT is to apply Ethernet to automation applications which require short data update times (also called cycle times) with low communication jitter (for synchronization purposes) and low hardware costs. Network Information (ENI) file based on the EtherCAT devices defined in the project.

Figure 1: ENI File tab

Import or Export an EtherCAT ENI File

Item	Description
Import ENI File	Used to browse and select an ENI file to be imported. If the file is successfully imported into the project, the Use imported file option is automatically selected. Once imported, the ENI file is added to the project. This enables Enable signal for the drive, Hardware-Enable with 24V signal to X8, Software-Enable command by setup Software, fieldbus or permanently set. Both are required for enabling the drive. you to include EtherCAT devices in the project that are not natively supported by KAS Kollmorgen Automation Suite. See Add an Unsupported EtherCAT Device for more information.
Use imported ENI file	Used to specify whether or not to use the imported ENI file.
Export ENI File	Used to export the ENI file generated by the KAS-IDE Integrated Development Environment - An type of computer software that assists computer programmers in developing software. IDEs normally consist of a source code editor, a compiler and/or interpreter, build-automation tools, and a debugger.. Specify the name and directory for the file. Only the logical devices in the project tree that are mapped to a physical device (and not simulated) are taken into account when generating the ENI file. This export can be useful if you want to use the file in another context or with another program The act of performing a sequence of instructions or commands..

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• Importing an external ENI file overrides all EtherCAT project device information and configuration settings in the KAS-IDE.

  These views and configurations are not applicable when using an imported ENI file:

  • Project View: All devices located under the EtherCAT node.
  • EtherCAT Device View tabs:
    • General Properties
    • PDO Process Data Opjects - A type of protocol frame used in some fieldbuses. A PDO contains one or more object dictionary entries, which define the application data transferred between devices. Selection/Mapping
    • Distributed Clock Clock signal.
    • CoE Init-Commands
  • Slice I/O Properties
  • Mapping PLC Programmable Logic Controller - A digital computer used for automation of industrial processes, such as control of machinery on factory assembly lines. Used to synchronize the flow of inputs from (physical) sensors and events with the flow of outputs to actuators and events. Variables to Slice I/O or PDO objects.

  Information displayed in the views may not match the imported ENI file.

Use an Imported ENI File

• The KAS-IDE works in a degraded mode when using an imported ENI file, and the Mapped to Axis settings are disabled Removal of the ENABLE signal. Disables power stage..
  • This is because the information about the devices in the project tree and the EtherCAT widget table is no longer relevant.
• When using an imported configuration file these parameters must be manually set for each axis:
  • the type of motion bus.
  • its address on the fieldbus An industrial network system for real-time distributed control (e.g., CAN or PROFIBUS, Sercos®). It is a way of connecting instruments in a plant design. ring.
    

  This is done by right-clicking on the Axis Pipe Block and selecting the Properties command.

• Scan Devices must be run from the EtherCAT Devices tab before downloading the application to the controller.