Getting Connected out of the Box (USB and Ethernet)
XMCs are programmed in a software suite called XG5000. After mounting and powering up the XMC Motion Controller, a user can connect to it through XG5000 for programming.
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XG5000 can connect to the XMC with a USB series Mini-B cable or an Ethernet cable.
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A USB series mini-B cable will connect to the port under the RUN/STOP Mode Switch and SD CMD button. (Shown Below)
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An Ethernet cable will connect to the Ethernet port on the front.
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The EtherCAT port can not be used for programming.
XG5000 to XMC Connection Options
Using Network Browsing to find IP Address of XMC CPU
LM002