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08-23-2021 03:16 PM
Hello together,
how can I connect my ctrlX Core to my Siemens S7. In the S7 I release some variables from sensors (OPC UA Server). With them I want to work in the ctrlX. I created a OPC UA client on the ctrlX, but I get no connection to the IP address of the S7. It would be nice if someone can give me a step by step instruction for the connection between both devices. It could be also another third-party device (e.g. Beckhoff).
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08-27-2021 10:12 AM - edited 08-27-2021 10:12 AM
Hi,
the configuration of ctrlX OPC UA Client has changed in version 1.10. So first it is necessary to know your version of the app.
Best regards!
08-27-2021 11:47 AM
Hello, I use 1.10.
09-03-2021 02:35 PM
Hey,
Now the connection to the S7 works fine. But after a reboot of the core there is no automatic reconnection possible. Are there any settings to change for auto reconnect?
10-05-2021 02:54 PM - edited 10-05-2021 02:59 PM
We checked with our R&D and at the moment there is no setting to trigger an auto reconnect to a server. This has to be done "by hand" e.g. with the PLC function blocks or via the Data Layer in the application that uses the client.
10-19-2021 09:23 AM
You could also use an init script that executes commands after reboot. See this topic for further information.
11-04-2021 02:56 PM
02-25-2022 05:51 PM
Hello yannic,
How did you connect to the Siemens Server via the opc ua client app on ctrlX core ?
Do you have some step by step documentation please ?
Thanks !
02-28-2022 07:49 AM
Hello ILS,
you have to choose the right encryption. My choice is SHA256. Is has to be the same on S7 and ctrlX. Does it work now?
Greetings
02-28-2022 08:42 AM - edited 02-28-2022 08:43 AM
Hello Yannic,
Not for the moment...
How did you made the setup between the Siemens Server and the ctrlX Core client ?
Gr
02-28-2022 10:18 AM
Hello ILS,
Some possible solutions...
1. On the S7 put your Variables in a Data Block with the function "DPRD_DAT"
2. Share this Data Block with OPC UA
Hope it will work...
08-23-2022 12:37 PM
Thanks Maurus