J
Hello Everyone,
I was wondering if any of you could give me some insight into how to communicate with Ethernet IP devices from Java.
I already have written my own Modbus TCP/IP driver in Java simply using the spec. However, I now realize that the specs for Ethernet IP are pretty locked down by ODVA. I also noticed some outrageous requirements for using it including hefty costs.
I am wondering at this point what options I have. Personally, I would like a Java based solution due to the posibiltiy of porting it to multiple operating systems. I know Microsoft is king in the Controls world, especially with Allen Bradley, but I'd prefer to be able to use Linux.
My reasons for this are simply that Windows 2008 Server is quite expensive and Vista is not fit for a production enviroment in my opinion.
So what options do I have here? Is there a direct driver available? Would I be forced to use an OPC server? Could you please provide some suggestions?
Thanks,
Jon
I was wondering if any of you could give me some insight into how to communicate with Ethernet IP devices from Java.
I already have written my own Modbus TCP/IP driver in Java simply using the spec. However, I now realize that the specs for Ethernet IP are pretty locked down by ODVA. I also noticed some outrageous requirements for using it including hefty costs.
I am wondering at this point what options I have. Personally, I would like a Java based solution due to the posibiltiy of porting it to multiple operating systems. I know Microsoft is king in the Controls world, especially with Allen Bradley, but I'd prefer to be able to use Linux.
My reasons for this are simply that Windows 2008 Server is quite expensive and Vista is not fit for a production enviroment in my opinion.
So what options do I have here? Is there a direct driver available? Would I be forced to use an OPC server? Could you please provide some suggestions?
Thanks,
Jon