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Open ctrlX CORE user interface in browser. Add EtherCAT master by clicking [+] in EtherCAT > Configuration. Name it and press ok. Launch the local installed ctrlX I/O Engineering by clicking [ctrlX I/O Engineering] Open a new project with an ctrlX CORE device and add the ESI files of the Turck devices to the device repository. Select the ctrlX CORE device and click right mouse button. Choose [Add Device] Add the EtherCAT Master. Go online and download and activate the field bus configuration. Select the EtherCAT Mater and click right mouse button. Choose [Scan for Devices]  See the list with the connected devices found at the controller.  Select the wanted devices and add them to the project.  The devices are added with the default settings from the ESI file.  To change the configuration, select a module and click right mouse button. Choose [Update Device]  or at an empty slot choose [Plug device] Select the wanted module.  At some modules you can adjust startup parameters.  At the device you get access to the object dictionary.  You can monitor and control the operational state.  At the ctrlX CORE user interface you can also monitor and control the EtherCAT operational state.  The devices supports EOE. You can configure the IP settings.  If you want to use EOE, then you have to configure it at the EtherCAT master too.  At the ctrlX CORE user Interface > Settings > Connectivity you find the ETH settings and you can adjust the routing settings for EOE matching to your environment.  Since Device Admin 1.12.0, you have to enable IP forwarding on the engineering interface to forward standard Ethernet traffic to the eoe interface.  If EOE is operational then you can access the TBEC device Webpage. (Current only supported by TBEC-IOL device)  At ctrlX Core user interface > Automation, you can see that EtherCAT is ready configured but we still miss a PLC application.  At ctrlX Core user interface > PLC launch the local installed ctrlX PLC Engineering by clicking [ctrlX PLC Engineering]  Open a new project with an ctrlX CORE device and select Realtime_Data.  Enter configure real-time data and select ethercat_master_instances_ethercatmaster  Then you can select the devices. You can select all and add all available data or browse thru the devices and select only a few data points. In the sample we select all data.  At the ctrlX CORE PLC settings it is important to set > alway update variables to Enabled 2.  Go online, download the application, start it and you have access to the data.  At the ctrlX CORE user interface you can also monitor and control the application state.  At ctrlX Core user interface > Automation, you can see now that we have completed the configuration.   ... View more

  ctrlX AUTOMATION ctrlX AUTOMATION is Bosch Rexroth's next generation automation platform. It surmounts the classic boundaries between machine controls, the IT world and the Internet of Things. With the real-time capable operating system ctrlX OS, consistently open standards, app programming technology, web-based engineering and a comprehensive IoT connection, ctrlX AUTOMATION reduces components and engineering costs by 30 to 50%. Most importantly for you, ctrlX AUTOMATION is an open automation system which means customers and partners can co-create or contribute their own solutions - be it on hardware or software level and with services. In this way we offer customers a whole ecosystem where they can chose the right components and solutions they need for their challenges. ctrlX World ctrlX World is the partner network around ctrlX AUTOMATION. A network of 100+ partners who contribute with hardware, software or services to the automation platform. Our partners and the partner network make a huge contribution to the ecosystem! What makes the partner network unique? ctrlX World is an ecosystem built on trust. Bosch Rexroth takes the overall responsibility for all solutions that can be downloaded from the ctrlX Store. We also check and validate any How-to or other kind of documentation when it comes to third-party components that shall be campatible with ctrlX AUTOMATION. As a partner you become not only "a logo on a wall". You become part of a vibrant community, you will grow your network and get in touch with other companies and potential partners. You will become an important part of our ecosystem.              Why do we do that? In a landscape of rapidly changing demands and fast-evolving technologies, an open system becomes the key to staying agile, meeting market demands, and ensuring a competitive edge. Embracing openness not only future-proofs our approach but also acknowledges that in a world where time to market is paramount, partnerships are our greatest asset. In other words: To remain successful we need partners at our side. Are you in? How can partner contribute? Partners can contribute in all fields and on all levels. We have identified 16 use case fields where partner solutions typically come into play - on both, hardware and software level. How to start? If you would like to become a partner the first and most important questions to answer are: How will you contribute? What problem are you solving? What's the added value you offer for our common customers? For the start, focus on formulating use cases that put the customer and their problem in the center. Get familiar with our developer guidelines and the licensing system ctrlX AUTOMATION offers an environment made for software developers. Software for ctrlX OS can be written using almost every language and the toolchain of your choice. Software Development Kit Vibrant community and forums Extensive documentation   What should we be aware of if we want to contribute Software? There are mainly three points that are very important but get overlooked sometimes: Partners must deliver their applications in the snap container format Bosch Rexroth validates the applications following our App Development Guideline from the SDK Partners must integrate the ctrlX licensing system according to the documentation in the SDK Bosch Rexroth acts as a reseller for software solutions from partners What should we be aware of if we want to contribute Hardware? Partners can contribute hardware to the automation system in almost every categorie like sensors, I/Os, or other actuators. To ensure compatibility and easy integration, there are two important points to consider: Plugfest: the technical compatibility and integration procedure is tested and documented with representatives from Bosch Rexroth and the partner in a so-called plug fest. How-to: the partner subsequently creates a How-to documentation, which is then published in the ctrlX AUTOMATION Community. What sould we be aware of if we want to offer Services for ctrlX AUTOMATION? We are constantly receiving inquiries from partners who want to contribute with software services or would like to act as system integrators. The main question is: How can you speed up the process of integrating ctrlX AUTOMATION at our customers?   Is there a standardized process for partners? Yes, partner onboarding takes place in a standardized onboarding process that comprises a total of 10 steps. Each partner is accompanied by a Partner Manager from the outset, who supports them with onboarding, among other things. What are the next steps for me? Get in touch with the ctrlX World team and present your solution, how you can collaborate to the systems and what added value you can offer our customers. We're looking forward to hearing from you! Write us! ... View more