User Documentation

Configuration

Fig.15-41: Configuration dialog "PDO configuration"

In this dialog it is possible to configure the parameters Timeout and Mes-

sage Loss Tolerance for each PDO that is transmitted from the slave to the

master.

The parameter Timeout defines the allowed time from the start of the device

until the master receives the first PDO. If this time is exceeded an error is

triggered. The default value is tem times the cycle time of the device.

The parameter Message Loss Tolerance defines the allowed number of con-

secutive lost PDOs. If this number is exceeded an error is triggered. The de-

fault value is 0.

NMT

Control of the state can be configured in the part "NMT" (network manage-

ment).

Fig.15-42: Part "NMT"

Element Meaning

Reset mode Time, if the reset of the node should be executed

Reset delay Duration of waiting time after restarting a node

Heartbeat

Sending heartbeats can be configured in the part "Heartbeat". By selecting

"Heartbeat Consuming" the monitoring of heartbeats can be configured in

the window which opens.