Tab: EtherCAT Slave – Process Data

The tab displays the process data for the inputs and outputs of the slave. The data is preset from the device description file.

Select the Outputs
The table shows the outputs of the slave defined by Start address, Type, and Index. If outputs of the device are enabled here (for writing), then these outputs can be assigned to project variables in the EtherCAT I/O Mapping dialog.

Select the Inputs
The table shows the inputs of the slave defined by Name, Type, and Index. If inputs of the device are enabled here (for reading), then these inputs can be assigned to project variables in the EtherCAT I/O Mapping dialog.