LP-AM263: Ethercat sample application for LP-AM263 Launchpad

Baris Bostan

Part Number: LP-AM263

Hello TI Team,

I am currently developing a servo drive project using the AM263x LaunchPad (LP-AM263) and the latest MCU+ SDK for AM263x.

My goal is to run the "EtherCAT Slave Simple Demo" example provided in the SDK and communicate with a Beckhoff TwinCAT Master. I have a valid ETG membership and full access to the SSC Tool (Slave Stack Code Tool).

I couldn't find the example project in CCS and need clarification on the correct workflow to generate the necessary files for TwinCAT configuration.

Could you please provide guidance on the following steps:

1. SSC Tool Configuration: After applying the TI-specific patch found in the SDK to the SSC Tool, which custom configuration/profile should I choose for AM263x?

2. Generating ESI (.xml) for TwinCAT: I need to generate the correct EtherCAT Slave Information (ESI) file for TwinCAT to recognize the LaunchPad. When I generate the slave code using the SSC Tool with the AM263x configuration, does it automatically generate the compatible XML file for the "Simple Demo"? Are there specific settings I need to check in the tool to ensure the XML matches the hardware capabilities?

3. Integration: After the source files and XML are generated, what is the recommended procedure to import the XML into TwinCAT and successfully reach the "OP" state by connecting with the running firmware?

In short, I need support regarding the file containing the sample ethercat communication for the LP-AM263 LaunchPad in CCS and the steps required to perform the test.

Thank you for your support.

27 days ago

0 Aishwarya Rajesh 27 days ago

TI__Mastermind 18145 points

Hi,

Please note that due to the holiday season, there may be some delay in responses.

Best Regards,
Aishwarya

0 Harsha Begihally Shanmukhaswamy 24 days ago

TI__Expert 3830 points

Hello Baris Bostan,

Baris Bostan said:
My goal is to run the "EtherCAT Slave Simple Demo" example provided in the SDK and communicate with a Beckhoff TwinCAT Master. I have a valid ETG membership and full access to the SSC Tool (Slave Stack Code Tool).

Please note that 'EtherCAT SubDevice Simple Demo' example is not available with Industrial Communications SDK for AM263x target. The EtherCAT example available for AM263x target is 'EtherCAT SubDevice Beckhoff SSC Demo'. For more information, please refer EtherCAT SubDevice Beckhoff SSC Demo page.

Kind Regards,

0 Baris Bostan 23 days ago in reply to Harsha Begihally Shanmukhaswamy

Prodigy 40 points

Hello Harsha Begihally Shanmukhaswamy,
Thank you for your reply. I saw the sample ethercat application in the link you sent, but I couldn't find the SDK containing the sample ethercat application file on CCS. I couldn't find such a sample industrial communication file in the AM263x SDK. Can you help me?

0 Harsha Begihally Shanmukhaswamy 23 days ago in reply to Baris Bostan

TI__Expert 3830 points

Hello Baris Bostan,

Please download and install the Industrial Communications SDK for AM263x from Industrial Communications SDK. Also, make sure that the required toolchains are installed as well. Import the EtherCAT example project from the installed SDK into CCS and build it. Please refer Using SDK with CCS Projects and Steps to Run the Example.

Kind Regards,

0 Baris Bostan 22 days ago in reply to Harsha Begihally Shanmukhaswamy

Prodigy 40 points

Harsha Begihally Shanmukhaswamy said:
Please refer Using SDK with CCS Projects and Steps to Run the Example.

Hello again Harsha Begihally Shanmukhaswamy,

Thank you for sharing the actual location of the SDK file. I finally have access to the necessary files. You previously shared the following file with me: https://software-dl.ti.com/processor-industrial-sw/esd/ind_comms_sdk/am263x/10_00_00_12/docs/api_guide_am263x/EXAMPLES_INDUSTRIAL_COMMS_ETHERCAT_SLAVE_BECKHOFF_SSC_DEMO.html

However, this file is confusing for me to build my EtherCAT communication example application. Could you provide clearer information about the necessary steps and which file to upload to which location? Or is there a more clearly explained document available?

Sincerely.

0 Harsha Begihally Shanmukhaswamy 22 days ago in reply to Baris Bostan

TI__Expert 3830 points

Hello Baris Bostan,

To build the EtherCAT example 'EtherCAT SubDevice Beckhoff SSC Demo' you need to have Beckhoff SSC stack source files. The Beckhoff SSC source files are downloadable from ETG Website by ETG members. Once you have the access to Beckhoff SSC source files please refer Steps to Run the Example.

Kind Regards,

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