Fetch and Write
Fetch/Write is a protocol to communicate with a Siemens PLC. If you are using a Siemens 1200 or 1500 series PLC, you will need to grant Experior full access through TIA.
Properties for Fetch
Identification
Name – Customizable name
Id – Customizable Id
Communication
Port – Port used for communication between Experior and “Device”
IP Address – Type in IP address (only available if Mode = Client)
Mode – Select “Server” or “Client”
Source – Choose the data area to be read from. Options are Flag Area(M), Input(I), Output(Q), Data Block(DB), Counter Cells(C) or Timer Cells(T)
Update Interval – Measured in milliseconds. Less than 25ms activates fast mode updating
Auto Connect – Activate or Deactivate whether Experior should try to automatically connect to the “Device”
Memory Allocation
Automatic – Activate or Deactivate automatic memory allocation
Length – Set data length (only available if Automatic = False)
Offset – Set offset for data (only available if Automatic = False)
Properties for Write
Identification
Name – Customizable name
Id – Customizable Id
Communication
Port – Port used for communication between EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin and “Device”
IP Address – Type in IP address (only available if Mode = Client)
Mode – Select “Server” or “Client”
Destination – Choose the data area to be written to. Options are Flag Area(M), Input(I), Output(Q), Data Block(DB), Counter Cells(C) or Timer Cells(T)
Synchronized – Activate and Deactivate synchronization
Auto Connect – Activate or Deactivate whether EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin should try to automatically connect to the “Device”
Memory Allocation
Automatic – Activate or Deactivate automatic memory allocation
Length – Set data length (only available if Automatic = False)
Offset – Set offset for data (only available if Automatic = False)