Configuration Using an External Tool
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To configure a Lexium 32/32i, a Lexium ILA, ILE, ILS, a TeSys U, or an ATV device, it is necessary to use an external tool:
NOTE: To facilitate the programming of the motion and drives devices, it is highly recommended to use the software with the Control Expert MFBs.
File Access
If external tools generate an EDS or DCF file, you can integrate the products via the Hardware Catalog Manager.
For Advantys STB distributed I/O modules, you can directly access the DCF file from Control Expert as shown below.
Advantys Configuration Software
Advantys Configuration Software (Version 2.5 or higher) has to be used to configure an STB NCO 2212. The Advantys Configuration Software validates the configuration and creates a DCF file that contains all the objects used in the configuration ordered in the proper sequence. The DCF file can be imported from Control Expert.
NOTE: The creation of the DCF file is only possible from the full version of Advantys.
To add an island to a CANopen bus, follow these steps:
Step
Action
1
In Advantys Configuration Software (Version 2.2 or above), create a new Island.
2
Select the STB NCO 2212 network interface module.
3
Select the modules that are used in the application.
4
Configure the island.
5
When the configuration is over, click File/Export to export the island in DCF format.
Result: The Export window is displayed:
6
Click OK to confirm.
7
Once the file is exported, launch Control Expert and open the project in which the island is used.
8
Add an STB device to the Bus Editor.
9
Right-click the STB device and click Open the module.
10
In the PDO tab, click the Import DCF button.
11
Click OK to confirm.
Result: The PDOs are configured automatically.
NOTE: Repeat this procedure to modify the topology of an island.
For more information about the STB configuration, refer to the STB user manual.