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Advantys Device
Configuration
The first phase is accomplished by using the Advantys Configuration Tool
(FTX ES 0•). This tool is used to define each Advantys device, to set the parameters
and the functions of the inputs/outputs and to generate the configuration files
required to integrate each device into the master.
Configuration
Files
There are two types of configuration file:
EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) files, which define the structure of the data available
in a splitter box (see the object dictionary).
DCF (Device Configuration File) files which, in addition to the information
contained in an EDS file, also contain settings data (Cf. CiA CAN standard
DS 306).
Network
Configuration
This phase may be carried out by a specific software application (e.g. SyCon) or by
certain PLC software workshops (e.g. Unity, Twido Suite...). This phase involves
integrating all devices into the network, and defining the network (master
configuration) so as to create a functional network.
PLC Setup and
Programming
This phase is carried out by the operator, via the PLC software workshop.
Software
Installation
Before installing the software, please refer to the relevant manuals.
Note: For further information on EDS file creation, please refer to the user manual
or to the Advantys Configuration Tool online help.