ECAT_SYNCΒΆ

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Available as of PLC runtime system V2.1.x
Included in library EtherCAT_AC500_V13.lib
Function Block Type Function Block with historical values

The Function Block ECAT_SYNC is used to synchronize an IEC task with the ETHERCAT bus cycle.

With the Function Block ECAT_SYNC the error counters ERR_IN_CNT and ERR_OUT_CNT can be read.

The error counter ERR_IN_CNT is set, if the IEC task was not started within the current bus cycle.

The error counter ERR_OUT_CNT is set, If the task was not finished within the current bus cycle.

Note

The Function Block ECAT_SYNC requires Communication Module firmware version 2.4.11 or higher.

The Function Block ECAT_SYNC requires CPU firmware version 2.1.x or higher.