Question
How to integrate a DataMan 280 with a Rockwell PLC ?
Answer
For other PLCs, the EDS files are commonly used. The inputs/outputs are properly named as below:
This naming simplifies the integration of our cameras.
For Rockwell PLCs, the inputs/outputs are named less intuitively, as we can see here:
So, there are two solutions:
Solution 1: Use the Input and Output Assemblies, to find the correct Bytes and Bits (see the details in the "Industrial Protocols Manual", from the DataMan Setup Tool):
Solution 2:
- Use the AOP (Add On Profile) of our DataMan 260: https://support.cognex.com/en/downloads/detail/in-sight/4468/1033
- Follow this procedure to make it work with our DataMan 280: https://cognex-envision.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/4W000003cdWO/a/Ue000000YRiX/Nh2806QuWPNc9bfVOB4lq2ODMBtR.KjR6i8DtjJyOY4
