QuickStart Guide
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MTConnect

MTConnect Ethernet (Gen1)

5min

Review the following information for setting up and configuring the MTConnect Ethernet (Gen1) driver.

Litmus Edge Compatible Series

Compatibility parameter

Compatible items

Driver type

Ethernet

Validated devices/series

Devices that support the MTConnect standard

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

Step 1: Set up and Configure the PLC Device

If the device is configured for Ethernet access, find its network parameters. Otherwise, use PLC software on your computer to configure your device for Ethernet access.

Step 2: Set up the PLC Device in Litmus Edge DeviceHub



Parameter

Value

Type

MTConnect Ethernet

Driver

MTConnect Ethernet (Gen1)

Network Address

The device address you defined during Step 1

Port

47808

Step 3: Configure the List of Registers

When you Add Tags to the connected device, select the name R and value type raw, and then configure the remaining parameters.

You can also browse for tags to add to this device. See Browse Tags.