Automation Studio <-> PLC connection via Powerlink

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Hello B&R Community!

I have a rather interesting (in my opinion) question.
Is it possible to establish a connection with Automation Studio to a PLC over a Powerlink network? The topology is as follows:

PC with Automation Studio <Ethernet> PLC1 with X20IF2181-2 <Powerlink> PLC2.

Is it possible to establish a connection between Automation Studio and PLC2 with this topology?
If so, how could it be done?
Can it be done directly in Automation Studio?
Do we need to write a PVI .NET program to route the connection?

Any input here is greatly appreciated!

Best regards,
Jens

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Hi Jens, I think your question is answered here B&R Online Help. With using this gateway you can do it.

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I found description from my colleague about routing, check it maybe it will help you as well routing.docx (135.6 KB)

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@kovarj,
very nice document about the routing setup, thanks for sharing it!!

In addition I want to mention, that this does not only allows a Automation Studio Online-Connection, since it’s IP routing it could also be used for any other TCP/IP or UDP/IP based communication to the controller connected via POWERLINK like SDM, Ping, and so on.

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@kovarj Thank you very much! This is exactly what I was looking for!
Really good stuff :slight_smile:

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