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Device Module Integration Example

Signal Commands can be configured to integrate with various device modules.

Supported Device Modules

  • Digital I/O: Digital input/output signal control

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  • Industrial Ethernet: Industrial Ethernet communication

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  • Modbus TCP: Modbus TCP protocol communication

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  • Modbus RTU: Modbus RTU protocol communication

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  • FOCAS: FANUC CNC equipment integration

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  • TCP Client: TCP client communication

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  • TCP Server: TCP server communication

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  • Serial: Serial port communication

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This section explains the integration method using TCP Client and TCP Server modules.

1. Installing Device Modules

  • Launch DART-Platform and run the Store module.

  • Search for TCPServer and install the module.

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  • Search for TCPClient and install the module.

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2. Configuring Device Modules

TCPServer Module Configuration

  • Run the installed TCPServer module.

  • Enter an arbitrary server port number. (e.g., 9999)

  • Click the connect button to verify the connection works properly.

  • Keep the connection active without disconnecting.

TCPClient Module Configuration

  • Run the installed TCPClient module.

  • Enter the server IP address (127.0.0.1) and port number (9999).

  • Click the connect button to verify the connection works properly.

  • Click the add write signal button.

  • Enter the write signal name and value. (e.g., Output / 123)

  • After configuration is complete, disconnect using the disconnect button.

3. Using Signal Commands

Task Creation

  • Run the TaskEditor module.

  • Click the new file button in TaskEditor.

Adding Add Signal

  • Click the Add Signal button in the commands tab.

  • Configure the following in the properties tab:

    • Signal Type: TCP Client

    • Setting Method: Module

    • Module: Select TCPClient module

    • Device: Select server connection information

    • Connection Name: Enter an arbitrary name (e.g., Comm_test)

Adding Set Signal

  • Click the Set Signal button in the commands tab.

  • Configure the following in the properties tab:

    • Signal Type: TCP Client

    • Setting Method: Module

    • Module: Select TCPClient module

    • Connection Name: Select the name set in Add Signal

    • Action: Select the write signal entered in TCPClient (e.g., Output)

4. Verifying Operation

Task Execution

  • Click the play button to execute the task.

  • Verify that the task starts normally.

Verifying Integration in TCPServer Module

  • Check the data in the input signal area of the TCPServer module.

  • Verify that the data (123) configured in the TCPClient module has been received.

  • Validate that data transmission was successful.

5. Troubleshooting

Connection Failure

  • Verify that the TCPServer module is running normally.

  • Check that the port number is configured correctly.

  • Inspect the network connection status.

  • Verify that the firewall allows the specified port.

Signal Transmission Failure

  • Verify that Signal Commands configuration is correct.

  • Validate that data types and values are accurate.

  • Inspect that the connection status between modules is maintained.

Important Notes

  • Module execution order must be followed for proper integration.

  • TCPServer must be running first for TCPClient to connect.

  • Ensure the specified port is not blocked by firewall settings.

  • Verify all modules are in normal status before executing Signal Commands.

  • When testing, start with simple data and gradually progress to more complex data transmission.