System Requirements
The following requirements must be met to execute the sample projects:
Technical data | Description |
|---|---|
TwinCAT Version | TwinCAT 3.1 Build 4024.10 or higher |
Required TwinCAT licenses | TC1200 | TwinCAT 3 PLC |
TF6310 | TwinCAT 3 TCP/IP | |
OS | Windows 10/11, Linux RT, Twin/BSD |
Test network
Before launching a project that involves the use of any network protocol, it is crucial to ensure that the network being used is functioning correctly. We recommend starting with a simple test where the Beckhoff device has a direct connection to the device it should communicate with. With no Firewalls or similar active.
- First, verify the hardware components by checking cable connections and ensuring that routers or switches are powered on and functional.
- Next, inspect the network settings such as IP addresses, subnet masks, and firewall settings on both the Beckhoff device and the device it is intended to communicate with. Particularly when Multicast is used this needs to be checked.
After that basic test works, you can configure the firewall as described here:
https://download.beckhoff.com/download/document/ipc/industrial-pc/ipc_security_guideline_en.pdf