Description

Real-time Ethernet has various specifications.

Here, we will introduce a real-time Ethernet stack that can control three different protocols that are mainly used on three fieldbuses, that is, on industrial networks used in factories, etc.

We will introduce a real-time Ethernet stack with a sample application that can perform certification tests (conformance tests) on evaluation boards from multiple companies.

Basically, once an application is developed, it can be connected to EtherNet/IP, Profinet and EtherCAT without major changes.

Industrial Network Development Toolkits for evaluation boards.

First, I would like to connect a PLC with an industrial network (EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, PROFINET) using an evaluation board sold by a vendor.

I want to study real-time Ethernet itself.

It is possible to realize the actual operation at an affordable price.
 

Softing AG - (Munich)

RTE development Kit portfolio

• Main architectures supported: R-IN (Renesas' platform for Industry) SoC (system-on-chip) and RX72M (Renesas). Other architectures can be supported but porting costs in addition to license is required.
• Main focus is field device stack (formerly know as "slave" devices)
• Protocols supported: EtherNet/IP (adapter), PROFINET IO (device), EtherCAT (Slave), CC-Link IE TSN Calss A (node) (Softing provides EtherNet/IP and PROFINET IO Stack, plus API)
• Technology training support provided (specifcation review, PLC engineering tool, Wireshark in-depth use of protocol-specific add-in), other tools relevant to protocol
• Conformance "pre-test" of customer device.
• Actual applicatoin development.

 

Debug serial console

All events use the same syntax regardless of protocols.
Development of second protocol is very easy as most of application can me reused

Definition of RTE development kity

• Development kit for Renesas R-IN engine SoC or RX for 4 protocols.
• Protocols supported: EtherNet/IP (adapter), PROFINET IO (Device), EtherCAT (slave) and CC-Link IE TSN Class A (node)
• Scope of delivery: Full sources project, documentation (PDF, Help), sample PLC Program, device description data. One year support, including support by e-mail and web conference.
• License model is buyout, with right to produce up to 3000/year in perpetuiry (no royalty)
• Option to extend the support after the second year for 30% of buyout fee, including fixes to the toolkit for support of latest conformace test tool