If you are trying to simulate a Logix device or a Modbus device (or something generic), one of my driver modules will be more flexible than the Device Simulator.
Automation Professionals Ethernet/IP Class1 Communications Module has been in beta for a few months with no recent issues. A release to production use is approaching soon and I thought I’d share a test project and its matching PLC code I’ve been using to exercise the module’s base features.
In the simplest setup, this driver presents a virtual I/O chassis to to the outside world, populated with up to 100 virtual I/O modules – I/O modules that also appear to be ControlLogix processors with user…
Automation Professionals is pleased to announce the first beta for its Advanced Modbus Driver, for Ignition version 7.9.
Key features:
Server mode, emulating one or more slave devices , using any of the three typical connection types, including simultaneous connections of multiple types.
Client mode, incorporating all three connection modes in one driver.
Support for Modbus Function Codes 20 and 21, File Records.
Configure protocol tweaks for troublesome devices per slave unit, enabling suppor…