Description
A specific EtherNet/IP configurator is already integrated in the default setup of the CODESYS Development System. In order to use this, the user requires a license, which is already saved on the target system 1 or can be added later 2. Furthermore, a protocol stack is required for establishing EtherNet/IP communication on the configured Ethernet port. This stack is supplied with the license as a CODESYS library. As an alternative, Hilscher fieldbus adapters can be equipped with an integrated protocol stack.
If CODESYS EtherNet/IP scanner is licensed on the device to be programmed, then it can communicate in real time with connected adapters, read their inputs, and write to their outputs. All parameters for communication are predefined in the configurator. These include IP addresses or network cards and adapters, the connections and their properties, the RPI (Requested Packet Interval), as well as the user parameters. The end user uses a service library to access the remote adapter in non-cyclic intervals from the IEC 61131-3 application (for example in order to read and write attributes).
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Device manufacturers can equip and pre-license their products with CODESYS EtherNet/IP Scanner. The use license is included in SoftSPS systems from 3S-Smart Software Solutions (for example, CODESYS Control Win or CODESYS Control for Raspberry Pi).
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Users can extend individual, compatible devices with CODESYS EtherNet/IP Scanner SL. The license is saved on a special device dongle (CODESYS Key) or software license container (Soft Key) on the target device.
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