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Ethernet/IP

The Ethernet/IP connector is a field connector that allows you to access PLCs using the Ethernet/IP protocol.

Conection settings

SettingDescription
PLC TypeThe type of PLC to connect with.1
GatewayThe IP address of the PLC.
PathThe path of the PLC.2

Adding a property

When adding a property, you can simply browse for tags in the dropdown menu. When adding an input property, a polling interval is also necessairy.

Adding a property

Omron

Because tag browsing is currently not supported for Omron PLCs, properties need to be added a little differently. To add a property you have to know the tag name and the data type beforehand and fill them in manually.

Adding a property manually

Footnotes

  1. The options are: ControlLogix, Plc5, Slc500, LogixPccc, Micro800, MicroLogix and Omron

  2. Required for PLCs with additional routing, should be empty for Micro800 PLCs.