EtherCAT Diagnostics tab

This tab is used to identify failed or degraded connections between nodes, (e.g., Controller, drives, and I/O) and non-accessible nodes or cables.

  • The tab's content includes a visualization of the network topology, and it's last-known state.
  • The tab contents are updated using the Refresh button.

Element

Description

Meaning

Green Box

This is a node with normal communication.

Red Box

This is a node that is experiencing communication errors.

Gray Box

This is a node which cannot be reached, but was known to exist.

Black Line

This cable is working normally.

Gray Line

This cable is not accessible.

Red Dashed Line

This cable is experiencing degraded communication.

Red X in Dotted Line

The connection between the nodes is broken.

These are examples of error situations when the application is running:

EtherCAT Stopped due to an Error

EtherCAT Network Communication Errors