Creating IIoT value from EtherCAT process data through passive network sniffering
The container "netFIELD App EtherCAT Tap" is a software-gateway that extracts process data from a captured EtherCAT network stream exchanged between a PLC and IO devices and converts it into MQTT topics.
Current release:
For previous versions see: Version history - netFIELD App EtherCAT Tap
Container repository
Supported Hosts
| netFIELD OnPremise - NIOT-E-TIJCX-GB-RE/NFLD | netFIELD Compact X8M - NFX8M-D2-N32-010 | Plain Docker environment - 3rd party device |
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sniffering via Industrial Ethernet interfaceSupported protocols
| AS-Interface | CC-Link | CANopen | DeviceNet | PROFIBUS-DP | EtherCAT | EtherNet/IP | Mechatrolink III | Modbus/TCP | POWERLINK | PROFINET IO | Sercos | VARAN |
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: not supported, : fully supported
Supported third party tools
| TwinCAT ENI Network information files |
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: not supported, : fully supported
Documentation
For documentation, refer to netFIELD App EtherCAT Tap
Additionally the FAQ page contains may useful information.
Latest FAQs
- How can I backup and restore the licenses that are stored in the netFIELD App License Server?
- How can I create a self-signed certificate with openssl for container applications? E.g. as needed for a TSL secured MQTT broker "mosquitto".
- How do I expose Web UI's of netFIELD App containers in a secure way when running on hosts that are not supporting netFIELD OS (e.g.using nginx)?
- How to setup a central license server for netFIELD Apps under Windows?