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putting 2 or more D2-250 port 2 on network & PC
Created Date: December 16,2002
Created By: polarbearcp
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I am looking into putting several D2-250s on a network and looking at being able to program monitor with a PC. What is the best route? And can I share data over the same communication network?
Created Date: December 17,2002
Created by: RHanrahan
Probably the easiest thing to do would be to put ECOM Modules in each rack and connect them all using a hub. Give each ECOM MOdule its own IP address and away you go. I use DSData to communicate with the various PLCs. You can also communicate directly using DirectSoft.
Created Date: December 17,2002
Created by: franji1
ECOMs allow peer-to-peer communication (anyone can talk to anyone) which is good if you want a PC to communicate with the PLCs AND have the PLCs share data.
Serial ports must be configured as master only or slave only, so it's a little difficult to configure a peer network using serial ports. It's doable, but more of a hassle.
Created Date: December 16,2002
Created by: polarbearcp
I am looking into putting several D2-250s on a network and looking at being able to program monitor with a PC. What is the best route? And can I share data over the same communication network?