Beckhoff New Automation Technology CB3060 page 7 1 Introduction 1.1 Notes on the Documentation This description is only intended for the use of trained specialists in control and automation engineering who are familiar with the applicable national standards. It is essential that the following notes. TwinCAT Virtual Serial COM Driver allows the EL60xx EtherCAT Terminals or EP60xx EtherCAT Box modules to be integrated into Windows CE or Windows as normal serial interfaces. The computer on which a serial interface is to be generated for it is defined individually for each EL60xx/EP60xx. Access to the device connected to the terminal takes place via Windows API for serial interfaces. Title: New Automation Technology 2020 Author: www.beckhoff.com Subject: Volume 1 TwinCAT Created Date: 12:06:56 PM. Beckhoff Automation LLC 13130 Dakota Avenue Savage, MN 55378, United States +1 952-890-0000 beckhoff.usa@beckhoff.com. Our philosophy: Advantage at the very core. The Beckhoff Industrial PCs.
| Note | Install the Beckhoff TwinCAT automation software before installing the Beckhoff Ethernet card. |
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| Note | All screen shots of this documentation are made under Windows 2000. Under Windows XP, the TwinCAT driver is installed in the same way. |
After installation of the Beckhoff Ethernet card, Windows 2000, for example, comes up with the following message during start-up:
Follow the instructions of the Add Hardware Wizard.
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The TwinCAT driver for real-time Ethernet is included with the Beckhoff TwinCAT automation.
If you have installed the Beckhoff TwinCAT automation software before installing the Beckhoff Ethernet card, the Add New Hardware Wizard will find the TwinCAT driver for real-time Ethernet in the driver database on the hard disk of your PC. Avermedia usb devices driver.
Operation of the TwinCAT drivers for real-time Ethernet requires no digital signature from Microsoft.
Beckhoff has thoroughly tested this driver in conjunction with the supported hardware and has verified compatibility with Windows 2000 and XP.
Click Yes to continue with the rest of the installation.
The TwinCAT driver for real-time Ethernet was installed successfully for an Ethernet port. Exit the installation with Finish.
If you are using a multi-channel Beckhoff Ethernet card, repeat the driver installation procedure for each additional channel:
Now you have to activate the TwinCAT Ethernet Protocol.
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Example for the resources of an FC900x under Windows 2000.
(Control Panel/System/Hardware/Device Manager/Network adapters/TwinCAT Intel PCI-Ethernet adapter/Resources):
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