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Product Features
u ESI File (EtherCAT Slave Information file)
ü XML format
ü ESI File is used for Slave module identification for EtherCAT master
unit. The ESI file is important for integration when the system adopts
master unit of company A, and slave module of company B
ü The ESI file tells the controller how to initialize the device like what the
functions are, how to use it, etc. On the other hand, the ENI file is
mainly to record which slaves are currently available, and how to set
these slaves.
EtherCAT
Slave I/O
EtherCAT
Servo Drive
EtherCAT Master Controller
Read
Output
ENI File
ESI File
ESI File