TwinCAT 3 To AKD2G EtherCAT Setup and Demonstration >

The attached video covers important topics such as ESI (XML) file acquisition and importation into TwinCAT 3. Basic setup and motion from the TwinCAT 3 console are also demonstrated. Finally how to recognize and resolve a mismatch…

Touch Probe with the AKD EtherCAT drive >

The touch probe feature of EtherCAT is simply a position capture.  In fact, it uses the position capture feature in the AKD.  When touch probe is set up and enabled, it automatically configures and arms the AKD’s position capture. …

AKD EtherCAT XML Files for TwinCAT3 and TwinCAT2 >

Table of Contents Overview For TwinCAT3 TwinCAT3 Directory XML (ESI) filenames for TwinCAT3 and All Other Supported EtherCAT…

TwinCAT Communication DriveGUI >

Valid for S300, S700 Introduction Since version 2.3.1 of the DriveGUI it's possible to communicate via the TwinCAT PLC. It's possible to communicate with both TwinCAT versions: 2.x or 3.x. Due to the efficient implementation of ADS-messaging…