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EtherNet/IP Scanner Developers Kit (ESDK)

Version 4.0.0 Now Available (Aug. 2009)

Tested with ODVA Version A7 & Beta A8 Conformance Test Suite

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

The ESDK 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 ESDK 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 ESDK kit includes software protocol stack 'C' source code for cross platform development, C++ function call API DLL, C# API and COM Interface 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 ESDK 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 ESDK 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 ESDK 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 ESDK 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 higher level computer systems.

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

The ESDK 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).

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Features / Benefits

1. The ESDK allows you to build Scanner as well as Adapter products, using the same stack
2. The ESDK 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)
    
3. All resources are initialized at startup; no dynamic memory or thread / task allocation to maximize performance
4. Runs on a single thread, task or timer tick, making the stack extremely portable! 
5. Generic utility implementation for platform, OS and TCP/IP stack independence using "Platform Files" to minimize porting.
6. Sample Platform Files are provided for NetBurner (Embedded Coldfire target running uCOS), Linux, Windows XP/2000/NT, WINCE 4.2/5.0 as examples of how to map the ESDK APIs to your target environment.
7. Other target platform files available
8. Successfully implemented on VxWorks, Quadros, uCOS, Linux, AIX, UNIX, OpenVMS, Windows, Windows CE and many other target environments, including no OS (timer tick only).
9. Unlike FREEWARE stacks, the ESDK is field proven, feature rich and supported by EtherNet/IP experts.
10. Example Scanner/Client application with source code

The complete ESDK development kit package includes:

1) ESDK EtherNet/IP Scanner 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 Scanner (Client) Application with Source Code that
    demonstrates use of the ESDK Scanner Stack APIs
4) ESDK Documentation set, including Getting Started Guide,
     Reference Manuals and Application Notes (with code samples
5) Sample 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.

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

Version 4.0.0 Updates

• 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: ODVA has not yet released a conformance test for CIP Modbus functionality
• 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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