User manual for Beckhoff TF6280 TwinCAT 3 EtherNet/IP Adapter, covering configuration, licensing, prerequisites, properties, and diagnostic history.
This manual explains how to configure and use the Beckhoff TF6280 TwinCAT 3 EtherNet/IP Adapter to create an Ethernet/IP adapter in combination with a network-capable Beckhoff PC. It covers setting up the adapter, configuring cycle times, managing EtherNet/IP settings, and handling diagnostic errors. The adapter supports up to eight virtual adapters and enables data exchange with EtherNet/IP masters.
The document includes safety guidelines, hardware verification steps, software prerequisites, and detailed configuration instructions using TwinCAT 3.1. It also provides error codes and troubleshooting steps for common issues during setup and operation.
| Target System | Windows XP, Windows 7/8, Windows CE |
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| Hardware Requirement | Intel® network chipset |
Up to eight virtual EtherNet/IP adapters can be operated on a PC via an Ethernet interface.
TwinCAT version 3.1 build 4020.28 is required. No further installation is needed.
The TF6280 TwinCAT EtherNet/IP Adapter enables data exchange with an EtherNet/IP master and can behave like eight EtherNet/IP adapters.