[PROFINET] Read/Write Values to a PLC

Examples are valid for :

Profinet functions are applicable to:
TMflow Software version: v1.82.1000 or above
TM robot Hardware version: HW 3.0 or above
For hardware configuration of profinet, please refer to technical document 

Functions

• Read Functions
  o    profinet_read_input()
  o    profinet_read_input_int()
  o    profinet_read_input_float()
  o    profinet_read_input_string()
  o    profinet_read_input_bit()
  o    profinet_read_output()
  o    profinet_read_output_int()
  o    profinet_read_output_float()
  o    profinet_read_output_string()
  o    profinet_read_output_bit() 

   

• Write Functions
  o    profinet_write_output()
  o     profinet_write_output_bit()

Using TMflow to read/send value to a PLC

Step #1: Creating a blank TMflow project and create a project name. 

Step#2: Insert a 'SET' node  from the left panel.  

Step #3: Click the pencil icon  on the upper left corner. 

Step #3: Click on the right box (green area). A  pop-up window is shown. 

Step #4: Choose 'Connection', and select 'Profinet'

Step #5: Choose any function
 

Step #6: Choose any item, and click 'ok'. Step #7: Click 'Insert' and click 'ok' then.
 

Step #8a: Create a variable to store the results. The data type must be compatible. 

Step #8b: Select variable data type. 

Step #8c: Create a variable name and click  ‘ok’

Step #9:  Click 'Add' to add one expression to the set node.
 

The Profinet function is set successfully.