Hi all gurus! I'm a newbie in automation field, hope to learn from all of you.
Let's go straight to the point.
Currently, I'm implementing automation system using Beckhoff product.
There is an application which required "hot redundancy system".
What I wish to achieve:
1) Two IPCs sharing only one EtherCAT Bus Coupler with IO cards.
2) If the primary controller fails, the backup one should immediately assume control.
I'd contacted my local Beckhoff tech support team for advice.
What they told me is Beckhoff don't support hardware redundancy.
Which I find it unbelievable! Because all other brand have this feature.
Did anyone try to implement something similar using Beckhoff before?
Wish to know is there any possibility to achieve that.
Any input would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!
Let's go straight to the point.
Currently, I'm implementing automation system using Beckhoff product.
There is an application which required "hot redundancy system".
What I wish to achieve:
1) Two IPCs sharing only one EtherCAT Bus Coupler with IO cards.
2) If the primary controller fails, the backup one should immediately assume control.
I'd contacted my local Beckhoff tech support team for advice.
What they told me is Beckhoff don't support hardware redundancy.
Which I find it unbelievable! Because all other brand have this feature.
Did anyone try to implement something similar using Beckhoff before?
Wish to know is there any possibility to achieve that.
Any input would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!