Examples

The following examples have been developed with different hardware.

Sample 2 - Tutorial

The usage of the library function blocks is described as tutorial in the chapters 'Linking into a PLC Program' and 'Configuration in the TwinCAT System Manager'. The employment of different hardware is mentioned here too.

Sample 3 - Usage of virtual serial com ports

with installation > v2.3.0 supported

This example can be used for various applications with virtual com ports.
It is possible to send a user-defined data stream and to receive any incomming data.

This sample is no application sample. It is a test program to test the communication to the USB device.
Only the call of SerialLineControlAds is specific if the application uses a virtual com port. The handling of write and read data is identical to applications using real serial ports.

Note: Attend the installation guide on the overview page.
It is recommended to check the operativeness of the VirtualComPort driver of your device first with a windows terminal program.

No linking in the TwinCAT system manager is needed.
The sample can be used for a comfortable start-up and test of the device. The sample includes a visualization.

Project Download

comlibv2sampleprogram3.0.zip