Testing with PC2200

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Dear experts,

I have PC2200 with Window 10 operating system in hand. I’d like to run it parallelly with Automation Runtime Embedded. So, I have some questions:

  • Do I need an Automation Runtime Embedded license to run Automation Runtime Embedded parallelly with Window 10? If you have experience with this, please help me how to transfer the project from Automation Studio to this PC and communicate with it by Automation Studio.
  • Do I need an Automation Runtime Embedded license to run it only with Automation Runtime? I’ve tried to install a project created by Automation Studio and put in a Cfast card, but I can not connect it through Ethernet port.

Hope that I can have your feedback soon. Thanks in advance!

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If you want to use Automation Runtime Embedded and a GPOS (Windows / Linux) together you will need a license for Automation Runtime Embedded and Hypervisor.

If you want to use only Automation Runtime Embedded, you only need the Automation Runtime Embedded license.

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Tommi’s answer is perfect. I would only add that you can test it “in the office” without a license. For real usage, you need to purchase a proper license.

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Thanks, Tommi and Jaroslav for your answers. Without licence, can it run for xx minutes and then need to be restarted, right?
I’ve tried creating a project by Automation Studio, transfer it to CFast card and put it in PC2200. But I can not communication with it by Automation Studio. Is there any specific setting to have communication? I’d like to test it “in the office”, not commercial purpose.

Thanks,

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Hi experts,

Can anyone help me on this? How to install Automation Runtime Embedded on this PC and how to have online communication with it?

Thanks,

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If you want to installation ARemb with hypervisor, please see this link.

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This answer is generated by our conversational help (powered by AI):

To create a project and install Automation Runtime Embedded (ArEmb), NOT HYPERVISOR, on a PPC2200, follow these steps:

Step 1: Create a Project in Automation Studio

  1. Open Automation Studio:
  • Launch Automation Studio on your development computer.
  1. Create a New Project:
  • Go to File → New Project.
  • Enter a project name and specify the project path.
  • Select the hardware configuration type and configuration name.
  1. Select Hardware:
  • In the next step, choose the PPC2200 as the hardware to be used.
  • If “Define a new hardware configuration manually” was selected, use the Hardware Catalog to filter and select the PPC2200.
  1. Configure the Project:
  • Add any necessary components and configure the project according to your application requirements.
  • if you do not have DHCP server in your network, do not forget to configure IP address manually

Step 2: Install ArEmb on PPC2200

  1. Remove the CFAST from PPC2200:
  • Remove the CFAST card from the PPC2200 and connect it to your development notebook using a USB adapter.
  1. Perform Offline Installation:
  • In Automation Studio, go to Project → Project Installation → Offline Installation.
  • Set up the minimum size of the USER partition in the project. The sizes of the other partitions will be calculated automatically.
  1. Reinstall the CFAST:
  • Once the installation is complete, plug the CFAST back into the PPC2200.
  1. Boot the PPC2200:
  • Power on the PPC2200. It should boot with the installed Automation Runtime Embedded.

Additional Considerations

  • BIOS Settings:
    • Ensure that the BIOS settings are configured correctly to boot from the CFAST.
    • Ensure that RealTime environment is enabled in BIOS
  • Testing: After installation, test the system to ensure that the Automation Runtime is functioning as expected.

By following these steps, you can successfully create a project and install ArEmb on a PPC2200. If you encounter any issues, refer to the B&R documentation or seek assistance from the support community.

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This is definely what I’ve done but can not communicate the PLC!

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Thanks, I’ll check with this and come back with feedback!

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That is fine. If you finished it properly, you are close. Can you share with us picture of your screen after power on? you should see version and state of your ARemb .

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It is not close yet. Screen after power on is nothing, can’t see the version and state of ARemb.

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Hey, it’s a PC, so after powering it on, you should see the BIOS version and some hardware information.
If the CFAST card isn’t properly prepared, it should stop in the EFI shell or display a message like “No bootable device.”
If the card is generated correctly, the screen should switch to a blue background, showing a status message like AREmb booting, Service Mode, or something similar.

If your screen stays black without message, your monitor is probably connected to the wrong video output.

I know, long story… but if you expect help from others in the Community, you need to describe exactly what you’ve done and what the current status is.
Just saying “I can’t connect” isn’t very helpful. :slightly_smiling_face:

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Hi Jaroslav,

Thanks for your supporting. Finally, it is done and working. One thing that I forgot is Enable Realtime Environment in BIOS setting. So, everyone can follow step by step the gerenated by AI in Jaroslav comment and do not forget enable Realtime Environment in BIOS setting.

Thanks,

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cool. I have updated the step by step procedure with this info and mark it a solution. You are right this is important and was not mentioned in original post. So AI is not perfect..but that is good for us, we have still our work :slight_smile: