PLC Communication
14 articles in the PLC Communication category.
Modbus TCP Beckhoff TwinCAT: Client and Server Setup
Modbus TCP Beckhoff TwinCAT configuration with TF6250: client function blocks, server XML mapping, licensing by TwinCAT version, and the usual failure points.
Modbus TCP CODESYS: Step-by-Step Configuration
Modbus TCP CODESYS configuration for WAGO, Phoenix Contact, ABB, and Delta PLCs: master and slave setup, channel configuration, and vendor-specific notes.
Modbus TCP ControlLogix Setup in Studio 5000
Modbus TCP ControlLogix setup three ways: the ProSoft MVI56E-MNETC module, AOI socket messaging, and a gateway, with pitfalls and performance notes for each.
Allen-Bradley EtherNet/IP: CIP Configuration Guide
Allen-Bradley EtherNet/IP setup on ControlLogix and CompactLogix: implicit vs explicit messaging, Generic Ethernet Module, MSG instructions, and fault codes.
Modbus TCP S7-1500: MB_CLIENT and MB_SERVER Setup
Modbus TCP S7-1500 setup in TIA Portal: MB_CLIENT, MB_SERVER, and TCON_IP_v4 configured, MB_MODE mapped to function codes, and status codes 8200 and 809B fixed.
PROFINET vs EtherCAT: An Honest Comparison for Real Projects
PROFINET vs EtherCAT compared without the marketing: wire-level differences, cycle times, topology, real cost, ecosystem, and when each is the right call.
EtherCAT Protocol Explained: The Trick That Makes It Fast
EtherCAT protocol explained end to end: processing on the fly, frame and datagram structure, Distributed Clocks, mailbox protocols, and the state machine.
S7comm Protocol Explained: How Siemens S7 PLCs Communicate
S7comm protocol explained: how S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, and S7-1500 talk over TCP port 102, the PDU header, ROSCTR message types, and S7comm vs S7CommPlus.
Modbus TCP Mitsubishi iQ-R: GX Works3 Setup Guide
Modbus TCP Mitsubishi iQ-R setup in GX Works3: RJ71EN71 module parameters, MODBUS Device Assignment, float byte order, exception codes, and troubleshooting.
Modbus TCP Schneider M340: Unity Pro Setup Guide
Modbus TCP Schneider M340 configuration: CPU embedded port, NOE 0100 and NOC 0401 modules, server and client roles, READ_VAR, WRITE_VAR, and ADDM explained.
PROFINET TIA Portal Configuration: Step-by-Step Guide
PROFINET TIA Portal configuration step by step: GSD install, device naming, module setup, I/O address mapping, update time, download, and online diagnostics.
Modbus TCP CompactLogix Setup in Studio 5000
Modbus TCP CompactLogix setup with Rockwell's free AOI in Studio 5000: client and server roles, AOI parameters, polling multiple devices, and gateway options.
Modbus TCP S7-1200: TIA Portal Step-by-Step Guide
Modbus TCP S7-1200 configuration in TIA Portal: MB_SERVER and MB_CLIENT setup, holding register mapping, connection parameters, and reading multiple devices.
How to Connect a PLC to OPC UA: Full Setup Guide
Connect a PLC to OPC UA three ways: built-in server, gateway software, or hardware bridge. Setup for Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, and Schneider PLCs.