X2 / BoX2 to GL9971 (PIO) sample
Description
This sample explains the function and use of how to setup a communication link between a X2 base v2 and PIO GL-9971.
Update information
To establish communication with a GL-9971 PLC device Modbus TCP protocol is to be used, and IEC addresses are mapped to Modbus addresses in the PLC device.
Note, read more about:
GL-9971 - Important facts & limitations!
In this example a X2 base v2 HMI is used, but all models of the X2-series are valid.
Version history
• Package V1.0.0 is the first released version (2022-02-14)
Developed and supported for:
• BCS Tools 3.33
• iX Developer 2.40 SP5 / SP6
• PIO GL-9971 with firmware v2.002
• X2 base 10 v2 in this example (e.g. any X2 panel / BoX2 variant from the X2-series can be used.)
Package file:
• SER0049_V1.0.0_package.zip
The zip file contains sample projects, a library file and a quick start guide:
• SER0049_V1.0.0_X2baseV2_GL9971_BCS331.projectarchieve (BCS Tools application)
• SER0049_V1.0.0_X2baseV2_GL9971_iXDev2.40Sp5.zip (iX application)
• SER0049_IEC_addr_vs_Modbus_addr_V1.0.0.0.xlsx
• SER0049_QS_X2baseV2_GL9971_V1.0.0-EN.pdf
Note! If you previously downloaded the package file from SmartStore, find the download link in submenu My account > My apps, when logged in!
Related documents
SER0049_QS_X2baseV2_GL9971_V1.0.0-EN.pdf
