RapidSetup: Start the network
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Follow the steps to start the EtherCAT network using our RapidSetup tool. Use the table of content for easy step navigation.
1.1 Verify that the NIC (Network Interface Controller) is controlled by INtime. (See the Passing NIC control guide section)
Node Passed to INtime Using MSI
1.2 Start the INtime Kernel from the tray icon
, if it is not already running.
INtime Tray Icon
Open RapidSetup from the shortcut on the desktop.
3.1 RapidSetup will open to the Motion Controller page. The Network State should be red “UNINITIALIZED” as shown below.
Uninitialized RapidSetup
3.2 Verify that the EtherCAT.xml file exists and it is found by RapidSetup.
3.3 If the EtherCAT.xml file is missing:
3.4 Discover Network Nodes.
3.5 You should see a non-zero Node Count. (The node count should match the number of ethercat nodes available in your system/topology)
3.6 Generate ENI File.
Do not proceed with the guide until the EtherCAT.xml file has been created and found.
3.7 Click the Network Start button.
3.8 After a few seconds, the Network State should change to green “OPERATIONAL” and the EtherCAT nodes on the network should populate in the project tree.
Initialized RapidSetup
3.9 If you do not get an “OPERATIONAL” state, try checking the following:
- 1.Verify that the NIC (Network Interface Controller) is controlled by INtime. (See the Passing NIC control guide section)
- 2.Verify that the INtime Kernel "Node A from the tray icon" is running.
- 3.Hardware Nodes must be connected to the NIC which is controlled by INtime.
- 4.The EtherCAT.xml file (your hardware-specific EtherCAT Topology) must be located in the C:\RSI\X.X.XX folder.
- 5.
- 6.Close RapidSetup, Restart Node A, Open RapidSetup, and run C:\RSI\X.X.XX\RMPNetwork.rta. This will initialize the Network and display relevant error messages.
3.10 Once an “OPERATIONAL” Network state is achieved and the connected nodes appear in the project tree, continue to Configure Axis Settings.
Starting the Network with RapidSetup
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