Posted 7 Apr 2022 Hello! Could anybody help me? I have a new absolute position transducer (Germanjet 19 Series, EtherCAT ). http://www.germanjet.com/download/Germanjet%20Catalog%20E.pdf I have tryed to add a device description ESI file (it describes this device) into SysmacStudio (ver 1.30) Germanjet 197 EtherCAT.xml However , I've got a trouble. SysmacStudio says: "This ESI file is not supported by Sysmac Studio. Reason: SeparateSu is enabled. The software does not support the Sync Unit function." Are there any ways to solve this trouble? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 7 Apr 2022 You can try contacting manufacturer to give you modified ESI file that does not use or mention that feature or has it turned off. Or you can replace PLC for one that does implement this EtherCat feature. EtherCat is developed/supported/popularized by Beckhoff so their PLC will likely have no problem with this. Other companies may support EtherCat but only implement subset of features that EtherCat actually supports. You can also contact Omron and ask about possible way to resolve this. If things go well, it may be just software patch with or without PLC firmware upgrade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 12 Apr 2022 (edited) Thanks a lot! Manufacturer has prepared a new version of ESI file. Now this issue has fixed! Edited 12 Apr 2022 by AnV 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 12 Apr 2022 very good. it is always better when manufacturers offer support for their products. 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites