Beckhoff ADS/AMS Ethernet (Gen1)
Review the following information for setting up and configuring the Beckhoff ADS/AMS Ethernet (Gen1) driver.
Compatibility parameter | Compatible items |
|---|---|
Driver type | Ethernet |
Validated devices/series |
To set up and configure this device in Litmus Edge, you will need to do the following:
- Step 1: Set up and Configure the PLC Device
- Step 2: Set up the PLC Device in Litmus Edge DeviceHub
- Step 3: Configure the List of Registers
If the device is configured for Ethernet access, find its network parameters. Otherwise, follow the steps below.
Note: Make sure Litmus Edge IP address is configured in TWINCAT.
To configure your device:
1. Note down the following information and refer to it as needed. Device: Beckhoff CX1100-002 Communication I/F: Ethernet. Refer to the following figures.
2. Launch TwinCAT V2.11 Build 2302 software.
Note: The Beckhoff PLC is also a PC with its own OS, and an IP address can be set up like a PC.
3. Click the TwinCAT icon in the Notification area, launch the system, and then click the system status indicator switch from Config Node (blue) to Running (green).
4. Launch the PLC.
5. Set up the target.
![Ethernet target [1]](https://images.archbee.com/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/uUfSL4AFniSWnT0tfQwMD_beckhott-ads-ams-ethernet-target.png?format=webp "Ethernet target [1]")
![Ethernet target [2]](https://images.archbee.com/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/K41_YwAfD2O_UOtVu5x29_beckhoff-ads-ams-ethernet-target2.png?format=webp "Ethernet target [2]")
![Ethernet target [3]](https://images.archbee.com/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/NhJWkfPTOnGte7-9NsZLW_beckhoff-ads-ams-ethernet-target3.png?format=webp "Ethernet target [3]")
![Ethernet target [4]](https://images.archbee.com/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/77Tcz7vaxcKGZ3WGlR_89_beckhoff-ads-ams-ethernet-target4.png?format=webp "Ethernet target [4]")
![Ethernet target [5]](https://images.archbee.com/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/gxweNBAv05Wc4zLBLauc9_beckhoff-ads-ams-ethernet-target5.png?format=webp "Ethernet target [5]")
6. Select the target.
![Target select [1]](https://images.archbee.com/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/fiM2YkaXCR0knFiWSiTrX_image.png?format=webp "Target select [1]")
![Target select [2]](https://images.archbee.com/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/cs6y6UtOfNCXlgTtsnWun_image.png?format=webp "Target select [2]")
7. Launch TwinCAT system manager and TwinCAT PLC Control.
8. Click Online > Login, and then download the program and run the PLC.
Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
Type | Beckhoff |
Driver | Beckhoff ADS/AMS Ethernet (Gen1) |
Network Address | The device address you defined in Step 1 |
Network Port | 48898 Enter the network port for the Beckhoff device defined in Step 1 |
Ads port | 801 Enter the ADS port for the Beckhoff device |
Ams ID | AMS ID for the Beckhoff device Enter the following: [Beckhoff device Ams ID].1.1 For example, if your Beckhoff Ams ID is 37.136.43.210, enter 37.136.43.210.1.1. |
Local Ams ID | Local AMS ID for the Litmus Edge device Enter the following: [Litmus Edge IP address].1.1 For example, if your Litmus Edge IP address is 192.168.0.152, enter 192.168.0.152.1.1. |
Name | Value Type | Address Format | Min Address | Max Address | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
I | bit, word | DDDDDdd | 0 | 6553515 | Input word |
Q | bit, word | DDDDDdd | 0 | 6553515 | Output bit |
M | bit, word | DDDDDdd | 0 | 6553515 |
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