skelly180868
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I've heard this can be done now (without the Prosoft Unit) ?
Anyone else heard anything ??
Anyone else heard anything ??
Just note that this solution will work with S7-1200/1500, not with the S7-300/400. And the OP seems to have an S7-400.Check out this link from the Siemens support base.
Essentially - yes, it's possible, with certain Siemens PLC's and certain AB PLC's. It's not massively straightforward, but doable.
ASF said:Check out this link from the Siemens support base.
Essentially - yes, it's possible, with certain Siemens PLC's and certain AB PLC's. It's not massively straightforward, but doable.
I have looked into the Siemens document.Just note that this solution will work with S7-1200/1500, not with the S7-300/400. And the OP seems to have an S7-400.
I have looked into the Siemens document.
The solution is based on the "open communications" blocks, aka T-blocks on the Siemens side. This means that it is possible also with S7-300 and S7-400, as well as S7-1500. But to implement the solution in S7-300/400 will require some effort since there is no direct guide to follow.
A newer Compact Logix will work as well - the 5370 series all supports open socket connections, and I would presume that the 5380 series does as well. OP is using a ControlLogix, so not applicable to him/her, but worth a note for the benefit of future readers (p.s. welcome! How's the future?)On the ControlLogix side, either en EN2T or EWEB must be present.