Does anyone have experience with the Hilsher NL50-MPI Ethernet to Profibus adapter with Simotion Scout?
I am using VMWare to run Windows XP with Simatic Manager V5.4 SP2 and Simotion Scout V 4.1.2.4. I haven't had any problems with this setup communicating to S7-400 PLCs.
I recently have had to try to connect to a S7-315T Technology Controller, and have had probems. I can download the PLC side, and monitor blocks without an issue. In accessible nodes, the connected hardware is displayed. Where I have problems is when I try to download the Technology Objects through Simotion Scout. I can go online in Scout, and the Technology is shown as ONLINE. When I try to download, the software hangs, and gives not error messages. If I wait long enough (several minutes), I will get a pop-up saying that the Technology has gone OFFLINE.
I have tried everything I can think of. Contacting Siemens has been no help due to the third party adapter, and I am awaiting a reply from Hilscher. I would be greatful for any help or suggestions.
I am using VMWare to run Windows XP with Simatic Manager V5.4 SP2 and Simotion Scout V 4.1.2.4. I haven't had any problems with this setup communicating to S7-400 PLCs.
I recently have had to try to connect to a S7-315T Technology Controller, and have had probems. I can download the PLC side, and monitor blocks without an issue. In accessible nodes, the connected hardware is displayed. Where I have problems is when I try to download the Technology Objects through Simotion Scout. I can go online in Scout, and the Technology is shown as ONLINE. When I try to download, the software hangs, and gives not error messages. If I wait long enough (several minutes), I will get a pop-up saying that the Technology has gone OFFLINE.
I have tried everything I can think of. Contacting Siemens has been no help due to the third party adapter, and I am awaiting a reply from Hilscher. I would be greatful for any help or suggestions.