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In this tutorial I will show you how to download, build and install a third-party open-source library, in my case libcurl, on your PLCnext AXC F 2152 controller. I’ll go through the different steps and explain why these steps are needed, furthermore I’ll include all bash commands, pieces of code and side-notes concerning the installation. The tutorial is mainly focussed on CMake and won’t include languages as C#, JSON or Java.
Beginning with version 1.40, the PC Worx Target for Simulink installer does not contain PLCnext SDKs any more, but comes with the PLCnCLI that accompanies the PLCnext Runtime System. The required SDKs need to be installed manually using the PLCnCLI, and registered to MATLAB/Simulink.
The purpose of this makers blog is to show how to set latitude and longitude in the Proficloud World Map panel using JSON endpoints
"Miniconda is a free minimal installer for conda. It is a small, bootstrap version of Anaconda that includes only conda, Python, the packages they depend on, and a small number of other useful packages, including pip, zlib and a few others. Use the conda install command to install 720+ additional conda packages from the Anaconda repository." This and further information could be accessed on the official Miniconda website. If some packages are not available via PIP, Miniconda could be a solution.
What if you do not need a newer version of Python than the one that comes preinstalled on the controller (3.5.6), but you do want pip installed? There is a simple way to do so!
You can download the installation script via the curl command:
curl https://bootstrap.pypa;io/get-pip.py -o get-pip.py
The above command downloads an installation file to the current directory which you can execute with the following command:
python get-pip.pyThis will install pip on your controller together with wheel and setuptools.
If you wish not to install these, you can install pip with the following command:
python get-pip.py --no-wheel --no-setuptools
If you do need all the new bells and whistles of the latest Python distribution I gladly advise you to watch Martins Makers blog regarding Python!
With Java 9, a new tool called jlink was introduced. It combines modules and builds an all-in runtime image. On the one hand, the whole 32 bit ARM JDK can be run on an AXC F 2152. But with jlink and modules it is possible to reduce the resources needed for your Java application. It creates a bundle with just the necessary parts of the JDK needed for your application.
This guide explains how to install the dotnet core runtime version 3.0.0 on the PLCnext controller AXC F 2152. The controller need at least the firmware 2019.6.3 installed.
The AXC F 2152 Firmware is about to get an important hotfix regarding a problem with frozen outputs on the local bus.
Here you find the downloads:
2019.0 LTS becomes 2019.0.4 LTS
2019.6 becomes 2019.6.3
Because the PLCnext Technology does have a GDB server (GNU debug server) directly implemented it is possible to create in an easy and performant way a C++ remote session.
This short manual introduced all necessary steps to establish a remote debug session and connect directly to a running process by using the Eclipse® Neon or Eclipse® Photon IDE.
Duration:
11m:43s
With Firmware 2019.9 , we introduce another bunch of new features in PLCnext Technology. This time it's all about making life in the PLCnext ecosystem easier for all you hardworking engineers:
With the new LDAPs access mode, user management will be much easier: the "Lightweight Directory Access Protocol" (here over SSL, so therefore it's LDAPs) allows to manage all the users on all your controllers from a single point, e.g. your Active Directory. Read more on this feature and how to implement it in the 2019.9 release of the PLCnext Technology User Manual (PDF here).
In addition, you can use more features for Diagnostics from the Web-based Management and force I/Os. And of course there are some bugs fixed. So if you're already hooked on one of our feature updates (2019.3, 2019.6), don't hesitate and update to Firmware 2019.9 now, and don't miss the updated SDK for your Operation System, and the PLCnext Engineer 2019.9 update.
Do you have something special everyone should have?
Do you want to share your stunning project or your smart PLCnext function with the world at PLCnext Store and need some help getting it off the ground?
Here's a little guide how to create your app for the PLCnext Store.
Eager to work with the advanced eHMI functions of PLCnext Engineer 2019.x?
After accomplishing this new E-Learning session, you can dive into creating your own PLCnext Engineer visualization right away.
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Connecting PLCs to your web-based IIoT portal has never been easier. Manage, monitor and control your systems, and turn machine data into insights using advanced reporting and alarms with integrated IXON Cloud and connectivity.
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The PLCnext controller from Phoenix Contact can be programmed with the market-leading IEC 61131-3 tool CODESYS.
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