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Is it possible to simulate EtherCAT devices in a project?

Given a project topology like this:

 

Windows PC Host  <-> cRIO-9024 <-> NI-9114 backplane <-> NI-9144 EtherCAT #1 <-> NI-9144 EtherCAT #2  run in hybrid scan mode

 

During development is it possible to tell the project to run without EtherCAT #2 being physically connected, using virtual/simulated IO in place of it?

 

Just trying it, when I try to switch from Configuration to Active mode, I get an error saying that "the slave device cannot be found".

 

I often find myself thinking that the project explorer needs a good way to "comment out" various pieces of the project without having to resort to "Remove From Project".

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Hi WNM,

 

Unfortunately, it is not possible to run the project without the ethercat slave device connected.  That does sound like a very useful suggestion though!  I recommend that you post to the NI Idea Exchange with your ideas for this.  http://forums.ni.com/t5/NI-Idea-Exchange/ct-p/ideas

 

Regards,

 

Dayna P.

Applications Engineer
National Instruments

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I wish it were not as you say, but I thank you for taking the time to answer Dayna.

Per your suggestion, I submitted the idea to the exchange here.

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Is it still not possible?

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