Map Input and Output to Variables

This procedure describes how to map EtherCAT ***EtherCAT is an open, high-performance Ethernet-based fieldbus system. The development goal of EtherCAT was 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 motion bus I/O or AKD PDMM/PCMM Onboard I/O to PLC "Programmable Logic Controller" A Programmable Logic Controller, PLC, or Programmable Controller is 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.

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• This operation is disabled when the controller is running.

For more information see:

• Map I/O from the Project Explorer
• PLC Variable Creation Wizard
• PLC Variable Selector
• Analog I/O Parameters