This MecaNetwork example is sponsored by THINK-PLC
Description
This example features the Meca500 being used with a Siemens S7-1200 PLC over PROFINET.
Other Siemens PLCs can also be used with this library (including the S7-1500 Series).
A basic library is provided as well as 2 sample programs.
For more information and a step by step guide, please consult the attachment.
A more complete Siemens library for the Meca500 is also available for purchase, please contact THINK-PLC for details.
Custom Siemens integration support is also available.
Components
Meca500 Robot : Go to site
Meca500 Firmware version 9.1.3 or above is required: Go to site
Siemens S7 PLC : Go to site
Attachments
Mecademic Siemens Start-Up Guide: User Guide with the startup steps
MCS500
MCS500 Firmware 10.2.x
MCS500 Siemens Library V10.2 : MCS500 V10.2 Siemens Library
MCS500 V10.2 Example : MCS500 V10.2 Siemens Demo
Meca500
Meca500 Firmware 10.2.x
Meca500 Siemens Library V10.2 : Meca500 V10.2 Siemens Library
Meca500 V10.2 Example : Meca500 V10.2 Siemens Demo
Meca500 Firmware 9.3.x
Mecademic_Siemens_Library_Exemple_V1.1 : Basic Siemens Library for Meca500
For firmware version 9.3.3 and above, please use this example: Meca500 V9_3_3 Siemens Square_Demo
Please note that these examples are provided as-is by either Mecademic or it's Partners. These can be used as a starting point for development and testing but Mecademic or it's partners are not under obligation to provide support and are not liable for any errors or unintended behavior caused by the examples. These examples could be updated over time.