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Keyence, who I am using for fiber optic sensing of parts, has come out with a network module that communicates via Ethernet/IP. I would like to talk to this module straight from a mini PC using VB.net so I can analyze the fiber optic values.
I do know that the module outputs the information I'm looking for.
I do not know how to connect. Here are few options that I've come across.
1. OPC (requires me to setup an OPC server and client? sounds complicated just to pass a few a few bytes back and forth with a little module)
2. DDE (inefficient?)
3. Ethernet/IP (requires me to write my own class librarys? Available from OVDA.)
Are there any other options? I've run stepper motors off a serial port and setup IO via USB and by comparison this seems a pain in the a@@!
Also, the module can also be had in DeviceNet, CClink and EtherCat
I do know that the module outputs the information I'm looking for.
I do not know how to connect. Here are few options that I've come across.
1. OPC (requires me to setup an OPC server and client? sounds complicated just to pass a few a few bytes back and forth with a little module)
2. DDE (inefficient?)
3. Ethernet/IP (requires me to write my own class librarys? Available from OVDA.)
Are there any other options? I've run stepper motors off a serial port and setup IO via USB and by comparison this seems a pain in the a@@!
Also, the module can also be had in DeviceNet, CClink and EtherCat