Connecting LK-G5001 to Ignition SCADA via EtherNet/IP

[GOBALAKRISHNAN_KUMAR]

We are planning to connect the LK-G5001 sensor to our Ignition SCADA system. As the sensor supports EtherNet/IP communication, we would like to know if it is possible to read the controller values and display them directly in Ignition.

Currently, we do not have a Keyence-specific EtherNet/IP driver in Ignition. Could you please advise:

1. What drivers are required to establish communication between the LK-G5001 and Ignition SCADA?
   AS_53408_LK-G5000_UM_96M12277_WW_GB_1116_6 (2).pdf (6.7 MB)
   
   

[michael.flagler]

This is what you'll probably need:

Automation Professionals' EtherNet/IP Communication Suite V2

Automation Professionals is pleased to announce its latest EtherNet/IP Communications Suite driver module, a major upgrade to its EtherNet/IP Class1 Communications module, as a Public Beta. As of April 15, 2023, this is now a Production Release. The primary new feature is its new Generic EtherNet/IP Client Driver, a drop-in replacement for IA's Logix V21+ driver and its Omron NJ/NX driver. It does work with older Logix processors, and also works with Rockwell's MicroLogix 8xx family (ethernet…

[pturmel]

Yes, my driver's scanner+adapter option is required for these. And for most Keyence devices--they all use a common pattern in their I/O buffers, with minor per-model tweaks. Send the EDS file and the PDF user manual to my sales email address and I'll see what this model needs.