Hi all. For my own amusement mostly, I'm thinking of writing a protocol converter/bridge application for budget Linux-based embedded PCs. The main purpose would be to connect AB Logix PLCs with Modbus RTU/TCP devices, similar to a Prosoft MVI56-MCM, but much much cheaper.
As I think about the program's structure, trying to decide what method(s) to build into it for configuration and was interested in hearing how others prefer to configure devices.
Options:
1. web interface, probably the gold standard
2. configuration in UDT or array in PLC, like Prosoft
3. local configuration with PC via USB and a configuration application
4. remote configuration with PC via network and a configuration application
5. ???
What are your preferences in configuring such devices? The thought of #1 makes me cringe. Leaning towards #3/#4 and making a configuration application, like Crimson 3.
P.S. Yes, I have heard of Node-RED. I don't care for it, JavaScript, Node.js, or anything else branded with "IoT".
As I think about the program's structure, trying to decide what method(s) to build into it for configuration and was interested in hearing how others prefer to configure devices.
Options:
1. web interface, probably the gold standard
2. configuration in UDT or array in PLC, like Prosoft
3. local configuration with PC via USB and a configuration application
4. remote configuration with PC via network and a configuration application
5. ???
What are your preferences in configuring such devices? The thought of #1 makes me cringe. Leaning towards #3/#4 and making a configuration application, like Crimson 3.
P.S. Yes, I have heard of Node-RED. I don't care for it, JavaScript, Node.js, or anything else branded with "IoT".