Introduction
Function: Establishes a temporary connection to the hardware and detects devices in the network. The detected devices can be applied to the project device tree.
Call: “Project” menu or context menu of a device object in the device tree
Requirement: Communication settings for the controller are configured correctly. The gateway and PLC are running. The device supports the scan function.
The scan function is supported by EtherCAT Master, EtherNet/IP Scanner (IEC), Sercos Master, CANopen Manager, CANopen Manager SIL2, Profinet Controller, and Profibus DP Master.
The device scan can be executed immediately if the scan function is permanently implemented in the PLC. If the scan function is implemented in a library, a single login is required to download the library to the controller.
The command applies to the selected master controller in the device tree. For example, an existing PROFINET Controller can be selected to determine the assigned I/O devices and I/O modules.
After the scan operation, the “Scan Devices” dialog opens and displays the detected devices.