User Documentation

Configuration

15.4.3.2 Configuring control as CAN Slave

To configure a control as CAN Slave (Adding the function CANopen Local

device), proceed as follows:

1) Open the context menu of the CAN interface and select ► Add Device

2) Select category ► "Local Device / ► CANopen Local Device"in the

dialog and confirm with "Add device".

Fig.15-48: Insert CAN Slave

Information

The device itself is called "local device", if it serves as master and is also

configured as slave.

Via double-clicking local device the configuration window opens, which con-

sits of the following tabs:

● Basic Configuration: This tab displays the name "Local Device" and al-

lows the configuration of the basic settings.

● I/O Mapping: IEC variables can be mapped to endpoints. See also "Map-

ping Endpoints".

● Object Editor: Configuration of in-/outputs and SDO parameters.

● Status: Shows the status of the slave device.

Tab "Basic Configuration"

This tab is structured into the parts "General", "Info", "Generate Description

File" and "Advanced".

For normal operation, parameters of part "Advanced" need not to be

changed.

The part "Info" shows information about the manufacturer and the device.