Supported protocols and functions

Supported protocols:

• File access over EtherCAT (FoE object)

• Complete access (supported since firmware version 18)

° Enabled: Objects are read or written with all existing subindices.

° Disabled: Objects are only read or written with the specific subindex.

Additional supported functions:

• 32-bit “distributed clocks” function

Unsupported functions:

• Reading and writing a logical memory area (LRW)

Firmware

The module comes with preinstalled firmware. The firmware is part of the Automation Studio project. The

module is automatically brought up to this level.

A hardware upgrade must be performed to upgrade the firmware included in Automation Studio (see Help

“Project management – Workspace – Upgrades” in Automation Help).