Execution and Synchronization Manager (ESM) PLCnext Technology also features task handling. The ESM performs task handling, monitoring and chronological sequencing of programs from different programming languages. Each processor core of a controller is managed by one ESM. One ESM is therefore assigned to one processor core. If a controller… Read More
Global Data Space data types configuration Configuration with PLCnext Engineer You can configure the GDS by connecting IN and OUT ports of programs with the PLCnext Engineer software (see Importing libraries into PLCnext Engineer). In PLCnext Engineer, select the desired use as an IN or OUT port in the Data… Read More
Updating firmware and automation projects Updating in general In agile development, updating is a crucial task. In PLCnext Technology there are many ways to perform updates: Means… …for updating firmware PLCnext Engineer projects PLCnext apps ACF or PLM components (manual download) Device and Update Management (DaUM) ✔ ✔… Read More
Configuration files Although PLCnext Engineer is the recommended tool you can load programs and program instances onto the controller even without using the PLCnext Engineer. This also applies to files in .pcwlx libraries programmed in C++ by using the Eclipse® IDE with PLCnext Technology Add-in, or Visual Studio® with PLCnext Technology Extension, or the PLCnext CLI. But before transferring… Read More
System Manager and PLC Manager System Manager PLCnext Technology is by definition an open platform. This means that as a user you can integrate your own components and programs. During firmware startup, the System Manager ensures that all integrated components and programs are configured and started in the correct… Read More
