Communication between Yaskawa and Rockwell

[Yunchag]

I have a question about communication between Yaskawa MP2600 and compactlogix of rockwell.
MP2600 have a ethernet port for EtherNet/IP and Modbus/TCP.
My question is : Is possible communicate this brands Rockwell and Yaskawa, if the answer is right, Will I need a OPC?

 

[LadderLogic]

Not being familiar with MP2600 (is it an IEC version, by the way?), I can say that the whole reason Yaskawa supports Ethernet/IP is to be able to join the "Allen-Bradley world" and to communicate with the Rockwell PLCs.

So the answer is: yes, it most certainly can but you should look for the specifics in the manuals on Yaskawa web site or via their tech support.

 

[Yunchag]

Thanks for your answer, but I'm confused, when it is about communicate two brands, although the protocol is the same (Ethernet IP) i'm don't know if i have that use an OPC, when is an OPC used?

Thanks in advance

 

[Highland Controls]

Yes, this can be done. Depending on the model of Rockwell PLC, you may have to use explicit messaging. There is no non-IEC version of the MP2600, so it is inherently IEC(at least in the US). Use OPC if devices can't talk directly to each other.

 

[scarince]

I found this old thread here:

http://www.plctalk.net/qanda/showthread.php?t=65329

 

[Yunchag]

Thanks for your support.
Good day