01-03-2013 04:13 PM
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".
01-04-2013 12:01 PM
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
01-04-2013 07:27 PM
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.
07-11-2023 12:49 PM
Is it still not possible?