EtherCAT®: Adjust the slot configuration, generate double-axis module

Regardless of whether a MOVIDRIVE® modular single-axis module MDA.. or a double-axis module MDD.. is physically present in the EtherCAT® network, a single-axis module (a motion axis) is created and linked in the I/O configuration.

The second axis of a MOVIDRIVE® modular double-axis module MDD.. must be created and linked manually.

Proceed as follows:

  • You have integrated a MOVIDRIVE® modular double-axis module MDD.. into the network.
  1. Activate the "Configuration" operating mode.
  2. In the [I/O] > [Devices] area of the project management, double-click the desired EtherCAT® slave and select the "Slots" tab.
  3. Mark the "Axis 2" entry.
    • A selection of the various process data lengths appears on the right side.
  4. Select the desired number of process data items and click the arrow icon.
    • The process data is transferred to the I/O configuration.