Importing EtherCAT Servo Drive Information Files into XG-PM
Video Tutorial
The EtherCAT Servo Drive information files contain servo parameters for the drive being controlled over EtherCAT.
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The iX7NH servo drive’s file is included with the XG-PM software.
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Third party EtherCAT drives can be added to the XG-PM software.
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All drive information files should be xml files.
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Download the EtherCAT Drive information file from the vendor’s website. Close the XG-PM software. This example uses the xml file for a 3rd-party Beckhoff AX2 servo drive.
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Navigate to the DriveInfo folder for the XG5000 directory. The default location is C:\XG5000\XGPM\l.eng\DriveInfo.
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Copy and Paste the EtherCAT drive information file into the DriveInfo folder.
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Start up the XG-PM program from XG5000 to see if the file is imported correctly. Go to View menu è Library Window to make sure it is visible.
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