System variables – ESM tasks, HMI clients and AlarmProgram status ESM task handling Available for AXC F x152, RFC 4072S, RFC 4072R Programs and program parts are treated as tasks in PLCnext Engineer. Individual tasks are coordinated and processed in the Execution and Synchronization Manager (ESM). The ESM_DATA system variable can be used to… Read More
System variables – EtherNet/IP™ targets Available for AXC F 2152 (from firmware release 2019.3), and for AXC F 1152 and AXC F 3152 (with all available firmware releases) A PLCnext controller can be operated as slave device in an EtherNet/IP™ (short: EIP) network, provided that this functionality is available. As of now, the controller can only be used as a target, but… Read More
System variables – PROFINET Available for AXC F x152, RFC 4072S ‒ for RFC 4072R see System variables – Redundancy The following tables list the PROFINET system variables of the integrated PROFINET controller and PROFINET device functionality. PROFINET controller functionality System variable Type Description PNIO_SYSTEM_BF BOOL No connection to a configured… Read More
System variables System time Available for AXC F x152, RFC 4072S, and RFC 4072R Note: For RFC 4072R, see additional variables in System variables – Redundancy. The RTC system variable is a system variable organized as a data structure. The RTC system variable can be used to retrieve information on the system time of the… Read More
System variables of the safety-related firmware Available for RFC 4072S, or AXC F 2152/AXC F 3152 with SPLC 1000 Information on the system variables of the safety-related PLCnext firmware features can be found in the user manuals for the RFC 4072S controller or the safety-related extension module AXC F XT SPLC 1000. See Hardware documentation for details and links to the user manuals. Read More
Real-time programming in IEC 61131-3 languages To develop real-time critical function blocks (FB), libraries and applications (apps) using IEC 61131 languages like Structured Text, certain fundamental aspects must be considered during development. Note: This guideline including its software examples is provided “as is”, without warranty of any… Read More
Creating a new C++ project in Eclipse® Suitable from 2019.0 LTS up to 2021.6 – for newer firmware see Working with Eclipse This section describes the general approach to C++ programming on PLCnext Technology with Eclipse® IDE. Of course, you might use any other IDE or code editor instead. Creating a new C++… Read More
Common classes Common classes provide functions that may be helpful for programming. The PLCnext Technology-specific common classes are made available via the PLCnext Technology SDK. With the help of the SDK, it is possible to generate high-level-language programs in C++ for the PLCnext Technology framework. The SDK provides Arp firmware header files… Read More
Programming on PLCnext Technology Demands on automation technology are increasing due to digitization in the industrial sector. Flexibility, networking, exchange of information – the “Internet of Things” (IoT) is gaining evermore importance for modern, flexible and efficient production. Automation systems and their controllers must become more adaptable and must… Read More
C++ programs in PLCnext Technology With PLCnext Technology, you can use programs created with C++ in the real-time context of a PLC along with conventional IEC 61131‑3 programs. To use programs and program parts created in C++ within the scope of PLCnext Technology, Phoenix Contact provides tools and add-ins that help to integrate your… Read More
