Does Maple Systems CODESYS SoftPLC Platform support Profinet?
Yes! Our CODESYS SoftPLC Platform does support Profinet IO Master functionality now! This enhancement allows our advanced and high-performance HMIs and cMT-CTRL01 to function as a Profinet IO controller, facilitating command transmission to various Profinet IO devices, such as remote IO, drives, and sensors. This upgrade significantly boosts system integration and scalability, delivering a comprehensive Profinet communication protocol solution.
Some of the key features of CODESYS SoftPLC Profinet IO Master:
- Diverse Device Communication: With our CODESYS activated devices functioning as a Profinet IO Master, you can seamlessly connect to multiple major brand Profinet IO Slave devices, enabling easy selection and rapid deployment of field devices for enhanced communication and control.
- Easy Setup via CODESYS: Profinet device GSDML files can be imported into the CODESYS development environment, streamlining configuration and datapoint setup with minimal learning barriers.
- Real-Time, Stable Performance: Real-time control that addresses the most demanding industrial applications, Profinet provides high-speed data transmission, combined with our CODESYS Runtime System built in on our pre-activated cMT-CODESYS devices.
- Multi-Protocol Integration: Supporting Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, CANopen, EtherCAT, and now Profinet, our CODESYS activated SoftPLC devices serve as a multi-protocol integrated controller, ideal for complex environments with devices from various brands and mixed systems.
If you’d like more information on how to configure a cMT-CODESYS project as a Profinet Controller, check out our Technical note 5160
