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EtherNet/IP Adapter Developers Kit (EADK)

Version 4.0.0 Now Available (Aug. 2009)

Tested with ODVA Version A7 & Beta A8 Conformance Test Suite

Pyramid Solutions' NetStaX EADK includes a complete, feature rich and field proven EtherNet/IP Adapter Class software protocol stack in source code and components that can be used to rapidly develop EtherNet/IP Adapter functionality for embedded systems, PCs and higher level computer systems.

The EADK stack software 'C' source code and components provide a very manageable, logical and developer friendly Application Programming Interface (API) for using CIP (Common Industrial Protocol) via TCP/IP.

The EADK stack provides EtherNet/IP target / server capability for I/O (Class 1 implicit) messaging and (Class 3 connected) explicit messaging, along with UCMM (unconnected) explicit message client & server capability.

The EADK includes software protocol stack 'C' source code for cross platform portability, C++ function call API DLL, C# API and COM Interface for PC based applications, Adapter example application with source code that demonstrates use of the EADK Stack APIs, developer reference manuals, application notes with code samples and example Statement of Conformance (STC) & EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) files.

The EADK EtherNet/IP stack architecture allows for rapid integration across platforms, operating systems (or no OS) and TCP/IP stacks.

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

* 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).

Need help with the requirements, design, development or testing of your EtherNet/IP device?  Perhaps all the above?

If you're on a tight schedule and find that a knowledgeable partner would be just what the doctor ordered, contact us today to discuss the complete range of EtherNet/IP services we provide to our customers, including training, consulting, supplemental staffing to full turnkey development.

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Features / Benefits

• The EADK stack supports:
  
  > UCMM (unconnected explicit) message client & server
  > Class 3 (connected explicit) message server
  > Class 1 (I/O implicit) connection 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 allocation for maximizing performance
• Runs on a single thread, task or clock tick making the EADK stack extremely portable!
• Core EADK Stack Source is 'C' code for cross platform portability
• Generic utility implementation for platform, OS and TCP/IP stack independence using "Platform Files" to minimize porting.
• Successfully implemented on VxWorks, Quadros, uCOS, Linux, AIX, UNIX, OpenVMS, Windows, Windows CE and many other target environments, including no OS (timer tick only).
• Unlike FREEWARE stacks, the EADK is field proven, feature rich and supported by EtherNet/IP experts.
• Sample Platform Files included for Netburner (Embedded Coldfire target running uCOS), Linux,  Windows XP/2000/NT, WINCE 4.2/5.0 
• Other target platform files available

The complete EADK development kit package includes:

1) EADK EtherNet/IP Adapter Class Protocol Stack 'C' Source Code
     for cross platform development
2) C++ function call DLL, C# API & COM Interface for Windows,
     Visual Basic and .NET Applications
3) Sample Adapter Application with Source Code that
    demonstrates use of the EADK Adapter Stack APIs
4) EADK Documentation set, including Getting Started Guide,
     Reference Manuals and Application Notes (with code samples)
5) Example STC (Statement of Conformance) and EDS (Electronic
     Data Sheet) files
6) 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.

EADK Included / Supported Objects

• Message Router
• Connection Manager
• 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

See how our EtherNet/IP Scanner Simulator (EIPScan) product can greatly assist you in the development of your Adapter Class product

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