Configuration of the CANopen Bus
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Developing a CANopen application involves choosing the right slave devices and appropriate configuration.
Illustration of the CANopen bus
The following screen shows the configured CANopen bus:
CANopen bus Configuration
The table below shows the procedure for selecting the CANopen slaves:
Step
Action
1
In the Project brower, double-click on Configuration then on 3 : CANopen. The CANopen window opens.
2
In the CANopen window, double-click on the node where the slave must be linked to.
Result: the following window opens.
3
In the New Device window, enter the node number (55), then double click on Motion and select the Lexium05.
4
Confirm with OK.
Result: the slave module is declared.
5
Follow the same procedure to declare the Advantys STB island. In the New Device window, enter the node number (54), then double click on Other and select the STB_NCO_2212.
NOTE: This example shows PDO and SDO exchange towards a speed drive. However, for speed drive configuration and control, the use of Motion Function Block is recommended.
NOTE: This Advantys STB island configuration has to be set up using the Advantys Configuration Software.
STB island configuration
The table below shows the procedure to configure a STB island with Advantys Configuration Software:
Step
Action
1
Open Advantys Configuration Software Version 2.2.0.2 and create a new STB Island.
2
Insert a STB NCO2212 supply module, a STB DDI3420 discrete input module and a STB DD03410 discrete output module on the island.
3
Save the configuration and click on File/Export for exporting the island in DCF format.
The Export window opens:
4
Click on OK
5
Launch Control Expert and open a project where an STB island will be used.
6
Add the STB equipment in the bus editor.
7
Right-click on the STB equipment then click on Open the module
8
In the PDO tab, click on the Import DCF button (see Configuration of the STB).
9
Click on OK to validate.
WARNING
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
The symbol file *.xsy generated by Advantys must not be used in Control Expert during the configuration of an STB Island.
CANopen devices are not supported during an *.xsy file import from Advantys to Control Expert.
The %MW objects that are assigned in the PDO table are not in the same range as those defined in the configuration for the CAN open head.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.