Hardware setup

  • Hardware requirements

    • FRDM-IMXRT1186 RevC

    • RJ45 Network cable

    • Mini/micro USB cable

    • Personal Computer with TwinCAT3(Windows 10 is recommended)

  • Board settings

    • J12(2-3)/J13(2-3): eCAT0 Function Via J57A(Default).

    • J18(2-3)/J17(2-3): eCAT1 Function Via J57B(Default).

  • Connection

    1. RJ45 interface labeled as J57A is the EtherCAT Port0 and RJ45 interface labeled as J57B is the EtherCAT Port1.

    2. Connect a USB cable between the host computer and the OpenSDA USB port on the FRDM-IMXRT1186 board.

    3. Open a serial terminal with the following settings.

      • 115,200 baud rate

      • 8 data bits

      • No parity

      • One stop bit

      • No flow control