The Bürkert Communicator is the most important software component of the “Efficient Device Integration Platform” (EDIP). The extensive features of this universal tool simplify the configuration and parameterisation of devices equipped with a digital CANopen-based interface or a service interface (micro-USB). With the Bürkert Communicator, the user has a complete overview of all cyclic process values as well as acyclic diagnostic data. The integrated graphical programming environment helps to create decentralised sub-system control functions. The connection to the PC is established with a USB-CAN adapter.