EtherNet/IP Scanner DLL - Client & Server for Windows, VB & .NET Applications - NetStaX EIPS DLL Kit

EtherNet/IP Scanner DLL Kit (EIPS)

Version 4.0.0 Now Available (Aug. 2009)

Tested with ODVA Version A7 & Beta A8 Conformance Test Suite

Pyramid Solutions' NetStaX EIPS developer kit includes a complete, feature rich and field proven EtherNet/IP Scanner Class software protocol stack in a DLL and components that can be used to rapidly develop EtherNet/IP Scanner (and Adapter) functionality for PC / Windows platforms.

The EIPS stack implements Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) via the standard Windows TCP/IP (WinSock) interface.

The EIPS protocol stack supports client (originator) and server (target) functionality for UCMM (unconnected explicit), Class 3 (connected explicit) and Class 1 (I/O implicit) messaging.

The EIPS consists of software protocol stack C++ function call API DLL, C# API and COM Interface component for PC based applications, Scanner example application with source code, developer reference manuals, application notes with code samples, sample STC (Statement of Conformance) file and sample EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) file.

The EIPS Protocol Stack is capable of originating a variety of I/O connections based on the connection configuration accomplished remotely via a configuration tool or locally through the Scanner application. The EIPS Scanner Stack’s Open Connection Configuration Object (CCO) provides the interface necessary for custom or 3rd party tools to configure connections across the network. The EIPS Scanner Stack can be configured through tools supporting the CCO, through Rockwell Software's RSNetWorx for EtherNet/IP or through the host device's application software (local / self contained configuration).

The EIPS stack provides a very manageable, logical and developer friendly Application Programming Interface (API) for using Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) via TCP/IP.

Pyramid Solutions' stacks have been successfully deployed in hundreds of products, including many small to complex embedded devices, PC based devices and mid Level Computer Systems.

Many products containing Pyramid stacks have successfully passed ODVA conformance and PlugFest Interoperability testing.

The EIPS is primarily distributed under a royalty-free Site license. The License purchase includes built-in product technical support & updates.

* See our EIPA for an Adapter (Server) version of the DLL Kit.

* The EtherNet/IP (pronounced ethernet ip or ethernetip) for Ethernet Industrial Protocol and CIP (Common Industrial Protocol) specifications are provided by the ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendors Association).

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EIPS Features / Benefits

The EIPS allows you to build Scanner as well as Adapter products, using the same stack
The EIPS stack supports:

> UCMM (unconnected explicit) message client & server
> Class 3 (connected explicit) message client & server
> Class 1 (I/O Implicit) connection client & server
> Reading & Writing of single / multiple Rockwell Automation Tags
> CIP Modbus Translation - Modbus/TCP Master Stack included (See
the note below on CIP Modbus and ODVA Conformance)
All resources are initialized at startup; no dynamic memory or thread / task allocation to maximize performance
Runs on a single thread!
Example Scanner/Client application with source code
Dynamic registration of additional objects
Compatible with Windows NT / 2000 / XP / Vista (32 bit - call for 64 bit and multiprocessor applications)

The complete EIPS development kit package includes:

1) EIPS C++ function call DLL, C# API & COM Interface for
     Windows, Visual Basic and .NET Applications
2) Sample Scanner (Client) Application with Source Code that
    demonstrates use of the EIPS Scanner Stack APIs
3) EIPS Documentation set, including Getting Started Guide,
     Reference Manuals and Application Notes (with code samples)4) Sample STC (Statement of Conformance) and EDS (Electronic
     Data Sheet) files
5) Product updates and technical support are included with the
     license purchase. Support, Consulting and Development
     Services are provided by our highly experienced EtherNet/IP
     experts that routinely develop our Stacks & Tools and implement
     EtherNet/IP products.

EIPS Included / Supported Objects

Message Router
Connection Manager
Connection Configuration
Port
Identity
Ethernet Link
TCP/IP
Discrete Output Point
Assembly
Modbus Translator
File Object
QOS
DLR
CIP Sync (IEEE1588 Stack available separately )
User Defined Application Objects

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New Features & Updates for version 4.0.0:

Support for ODVA Conformance Test A7 including .stc file for Conformance Test A7
Added QoS object. This can be conditionally included with the EIP_QOS #define
Added DLR as application Object
Added support for sending / receiving Extended Status data. EtIPObjectResponse and EtIPErrorInfo structures updated to accomodate this functionality
Added support for extended status error information for invalid RPI values for a connection
Added notification NM_NETWORK_LED_CHANGE when network LED changes (GetNetworkStatus can also still be used to poll value)
Updated network LED behavior per latest EIP spec enhancement
Added platform hook for Address Conflict Detection (ACD), i.e. Duplicate IP address - platformIsDuplicateIPAddress()
Added ability to override functionality within native EtherNet/IP objects through API function RegisterRequestsForClientProcessing()
Updated Windows DLL so it runs in a dual processor environment
Added windatatypes.h to encapsulate EtherNet/IP library specific datatypes as defined by the Windows platform. All sample source has been updated to include it.
For platforms that support setting IP addresses on the fly, allow the EIP stack to update its IP address accordingly within the TCP/IP object.
Replace MAX_PACKET_SIZE with SMALL_BUFFER_SIZE in socketPostListen to give TCP/IP stacks more send buffer room.
Updated Get/SetMember service of Assembly object to return "Service not supported" for static instances that don't have members
RemoveAllAssemblyInstances() will now return an error if an assembly instance is in use by a class1 connection.
GetHostIPAddress(), GetClaimedHostIPAddress(), GetStringI updated to include pre-allocated buffer size
Revised ETAG_DATATYPE usage in ETAG structure (most platforms will define it as UINT32)
Update to resolve not responding to class3 messages with unrecognized connection ID
Updates to C# examples
Hostname now part of TCPIP_CONFIG_DATA, should be populated through platformGetTcpIpCfgData(). platformGetHostName() and platformGetHostByName() no longer needed
Updated CIP-Modbus so than Unit ID can be part of the path - Note: The ODVA has not yet released conformance tests for CIP Modbus
Forced UCMM data size to be 504 bytes per EIP spec
SendBroadcastListIdentity() accept INADDR_NONE as a parameter to pick the first IP address claimed
Added EIP0016 Application Note to explain how to save / restore originated connections from NVS
Replaced MAX_PACKET_SIZE with SMALL_BUFFER_SIZE in socketPostListen to give TCP/IP stacks more send buffer room
Updated Get/SetMember service of Assembly object to return "Service not supported" for static instances that don't have members
RemoveAllAssemblyInstances() will now return an error if an assembly instance is in use by a Class 1 connection.
.stc files for Conformance Test A7 added, dated 7/29/09

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