TimothyMoulder
Member
Hi guys !
I've never used ethernet communications on a PLC for any purpose, ut I see it coming on the horizon, and want to get a jump on it, research-wise.
Therefore, I'm looking for any good (translate : simple) resources on implementing enthernet comms on a PLC, and if you can give a simple explanation, I'd welcome that too.
At this point, I know so little about it, I'm not even sure what questions to ask, and the materials I have found are so far over my head, I can't make sense of them.
For instance : I know what an IP address is, but how is it assigned? Do I program it at set-up? Is it assigned by the master unit? Do ethernet communication system HAVE master units?!
I'm at a loss. As I get more info, I'll try to narrow it down.
Thanks!
TM
I've never used ethernet communications on a PLC for any purpose, ut I see it coming on the horizon, and want to get a jump on it, research-wise.
Therefore, I'm looking for any good (translate : simple) resources on implementing enthernet comms on a PLC, and if you can give a simple explanation, I'd welcome that too.
At this point, I know so little about it, I'm not even sure what questions to ask, and the materials I have found are so far over my head, I can't make sense of them.
For instance : I know what an IP address is, but how is it assigned? Do I program it at set-up? Is it assigned by the master unit? Do ethernet communication system HAVE master units?!
I'm at a loss. As I get more info, I'll try to narrow it down.
Thanks!
TM