OpenPCS - Facts & Features
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Communicative – CANopen for IEC 61131-3
Turn your PLC into a communication center. With the function blocks for
CANopen communication, you have a high-performance tool, which supports
you effectively in the implementation of intelligent CANopen master.
You parameterize connected CANopen peripheral devices conveniently from
the PLC program. This is also possible for two and more independent
CANopen networks. That’s how you achieve a new flexibility in
communications. But functionality is not limited only to the CANopen
protocol. Direct access to the CAN-bus is also supported. Accordingly,
you can process direct CAN messages of the widest range of protocols in
the PLC program. The implementation of gateway functionality for the
CAN-bus was never easier.
CANopen Configuration Manager
You set up your CANopen network configuration quickly and conveniently
with the SYS TEC CANopen Configuration Manager. You simply incorporate
the device configuration into OpenPCS. The distributed I/Os of the
connected CANopen devices are illustrated in the PLC program as network
variables. You can concentrate completely on your application design
using the complete disconnection of the communication. Process data are
still “just” variables that you write or read.
Offline Simulator
The integrated offline simulator make it possible to
perform testing of your application without a connected automation
device. You can quickly analyze the logical processes of your program.
In this fashion, the integrated visualization provides you with a
valuable support in your work.
Extended Debug Functionality
Testing and commissioning is a critical phase in the development
process. The comprehensive diagnosis and help functions of OpenPCS
assist you in minimizing the expense in testing and commissioning. The
online debugger provides observation, setting and forcing of variables
for every program interface. Setting of breakpoints enables you to
specifically stop the program run. When this is done you can run
through the program in single cycle or single step. The direct
representation of the program processing and data flow in the graphic
programming language (power flow) is helpful and concise.
Process Visualization
Optimum process control doesn’t end at the PLC interfaces. Only the
convenient operation and a transparent process representation result in
the decisive benefit. In is becoming increasingly necessary to
transparently automate and visualize complex processes. Integration of
an automation solution requires open and standardized communications
pathways. A convenient user interface, activation and protocol
functionality are similarly a basic requisite for process control.
OpenPCS – with the integrated OPC server – provides a standardized
interface for transparent access to process data. An automation server
is available as a further option and makes it possible to connect your
own applications via a COM interface.
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