EtherCAT Toolbar

This table describes each EtherCAT toolbar button.

Button

Name

Description

Online Configuration Mode

This action is only available when the KAS Runtime is connected with the target Controller.

  • Click this toggle button to change the mode (ON / OFF).
  • After the scan has been performed, and your project is compliant with the physical devices on the EtherCAT network, you can activate the Online Configuration Mode.
    • Online Configuration Mode allows setting up AKD and AKD2G drives in an EtherCAT installation.
    • In this mode, KAS-IDE communicates with the drives through the integrated views of the AKD Setup Screens or with the AKD Setup Wizard.
    • KAS-IDE displays a quick status overview of all the drives.
  • The AKD Setup Screens allow functions (e.g., enabling / disabling the drive, service motion, tuning, and a scope) where you can plot up to six different parameters from the drive.