7 Example — OPC Application for Industrial Ethernet

7Example — OPC Application for Industrial Ethernet

7.1Overview

Explanation of the Configuration Example

This example illustrates how you can connect an S7-400 programmable controller with a PC station over Industrial Ethernet.

In the configuration example presented here, typical communication partners are connected to Industrial Ethernet and can be reached over the OPC server.

Example of an Industrial Ethernet Configuration

Communication takes place between two devices or modules. Communication with an S7-400 station using the S7 protocol is described in detail below.

You will see which tools are used for planning a PC station in the project engineering for connecting to an S7-400. You will see how symbolic variables in the S7 program are made available in OPC. You will also see how to use the OPC Scout program that is supplied with the product for communication with the OPC Server.

Commissioning PC Stations - Manual and Quick Start

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