Download package netRAPID 90 2024-10-1

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Last updated: 2024-10-10
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Release Notes
Status

RELEASED

Date2024-10-10
Version1.0.4.0
Summary
  • Overall update of software components
  • Release of Open Modbus/TCP V5 for netRAPID 90 Companion Solution
  • Release of POWERLINK Controlled Node V5 for netRAPID 90 Companion Solution

Note: We reserve the right to make technical changes without prior notice.

Table of contents
  1. netRAPID 90 - Business Model
  2. Getting started
  3. Documentation
  4. Device Driver
  5. Firmware Version
  6. Software and Tools
  7. Configuration Tool
  8. Supported Hardware and Protocols
  9. Product Download Package

netRAPID 90 - Business Model

netRAPID 90 - Business Model

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Companion Solution - Preloaded communication module

You can use netRAPID 90 as companion solution in the style of a communication module to be connected with a host CPU.

In this scenario, netRAPID 90 comes preloaded with a communication protocol and is ready to use.

For the companion solution, no netX licence or support contracts are required.

In the preloaded version, the pin assignment is fixed to certain functionality:

  • Real-Time Ethernet or Fieldbus Slave
  • SPI interface to the host CPU
  • LEDs (COM0, COM1, Link/Activity 0/1)
  • SYNC0/1
  • UART Diagnosis
  • +3.3V, GND
  • No APP CPU can be used

Standalone Solution - Programming platform like a netX90 chip

You can use netRAPID 90 in a stand-alone solution without any host.

This use case can be considered as nearly identical to the direct use of a netX 90 chip.

The pin assignment is flexible and can be adapted by the customer according to his or her needs by using the tool netX Studio CDT.

For this approach, a netX license and support agreement as well as the purchase of appropriate protocol stacks are required.

In this scenario, the netRAPID 90 is provided as a pure hardware-platform.


Option:

To reduce production costs at the OEM, Hilscher optionally offers the service to supply netRAPID 90 preloaded with customer specific content.

For further details about this service please contact the Hilscher sales team.


Getting Started

Software Installation for Companion Solution

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USB diagnostic driver

Install the USB_FTDI-SPM driver to gain access to the NRPEB H90-RE Evaluationboard via the USB-SPM host interface
→…\Driver_&_Toolkit\netX Diagnostics and Remote Access (NXDIAG)\netX serial DPM via USB\netX USB FTDI driver installation\Windows\setup.exe

Device Explorer

Install the Device Explorer to load or update the Communication firmware on the NRPEB H90-RE
→ …\Software_&_Tools\Configuration_Software\Device Explorer 

Device Library

Install the Device Library
→ …\Software_&_Tools\Configuration_Software\Device Library 

Communication Studio

Install the Communication Studio to set up a configuration
→ …\Software_&_Tools\Configuration_Software\CommunicationStudio 

Software Installation for Standalone Solution

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USB diagnostic driver

Install the USB_FTDI-SPM driver to gain access to the NRPEB H90-RE Evaluationboard via the USB-SPM host interface
→…\Driver_&_Toolkit\netX Diagnostics and Remote Access (NXDIAG)\netX serial DPM via USB\netX USB FTDI driver installation\Windows\setup.exe

netX Studio CDT

Install the netXStudio CDT to create a HWC, FDL or own application and to download to the NRPEB H90-RE
→ …\Software_&_Tools\Development_Software\ netX Studio CDT 


Note: For netRAPID 90 please use the use SQI Flash type: ISSI IS25LP064D

Auxiliary Tools

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netHost

Easy to use tool which can access any Hilscher product either via the host interface (DPM, SPM) or the diagnostic interface (UART, USB). Is used for Firmware download, diagnostics and to test I/O exchange.

Can be found at the netX Diagnostic and Remote Access DVD.

→ …\Driver_&_Toolkit\netX Diagnostics and Remote Access (NXDIAG)\WindowsExecutable\netHost\x86\netHost

First Steps

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For a detailed instruction how to set up your netRAPID Evaluationboard, please follow the "Getting Started" Manual.

→ …\ Documentation\netRAPID_90_Manuals

Firmware

For full support with the Hilscher tool chain, the minimum firmware listed on this Product download package has to be used. For the latest version, please visit the Hilscher Knowledge Base regularly.

Hardware

 The netRAPID90 Evaluation board NRPEB H90 is always equipped with a NRP H90\F8D8. Therefore COM firmware in UseCase A or C can be used. More info can found in the Technology Section        

 netRAPID 90 covers two different approaches:

      Companion Solution - preloaded with fixed function set.
      In this approach the OEM doesn’t want to deal with any FDL or HWC creation and       doesn’t need netXStudio CDT

      Standalone Solution - naked hardware as programming platform
      In this approach the OEM needs netXStudio CDT and will create all necessary       firmware by himself.

To serve both approaches the netRAPID 90 Evaluation Board comes in the easy-to-use Companion Mode, preloaded with:

  • HWC - Hardware Config file
  • FDL - Flash Device Label
  • MFW - Maintenance Firmware
  • EIS limited Firmware (UseCase C)


 For Standalone solutions, the OEM has to create his own files and just overwrite the existing files.

Differences NRPEB H90 and NXHX 90-JTAG

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As the netRAPID 90 serves two use cases (Companion solution with SPM host interface and Standalone solution) there are minor differences between netX90 and netRAPID 90 evaluation boards.

NXHX 90-JTAG provides JTAG via USB and UART via USB interface

NRPEB H90-RE provides JTAG via USB and SPM via USB interface

For UART via USB access on NRPEB H90-RE please use an external adapter, for example "USB to Serial converter" from DIGITUS (DA-70156)

Support

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In case of questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with your local Hilscher Support.       

E-Mail: support@hilscher.com

Phone: +49 6190 9907 99

Documentation

The documentation can be downloaded at:

Driver & Toolkit


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Device Driver

Device Driver Windows (NXDRV-WIN)

Operating SystemWindows XPWindows VistaWindows 7
(KB3033929)		Windows 8/8.1Windows 10
(Desktop / Secure Boot)		Windows 10
 (Server 2019)		Windows 11
Driver VersionV1.0.0.0V1.0.0.0V1.0.0.0V1.2.3.0>= V1.3.0.0 (2018-03-1)
V2.5.1.0V2.6.0.0
Architecturex86x64x86x64x86x64x86x64x86x86x86x64
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For other operting systems or toolkit follow the link.


Firmware, EDS, Examples

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Software & Tools

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Configuration Tool

For Companion Solution

Communication Studio - Tool to create a network configuration and to download to the device.

Operating SystemWindows 8Windows 8.1Windows 10
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Device Library - Library with all Hilscher devices for the Communication Studio

Operating SystemWindows 8Windows 8.1Windows 10
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Device Explorer - Tool to load a communication firmware to a hardware target.

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Only for Standalone Solution

netX Studio Engineering CDT (netX Development with Eclipse) - Tool to create a Flash Device Label (FDL), Hardware Config File (HWC) and application for netX90 based devices.

Operating SystemWindows 10Windows 11
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Supported Hardware and Protocols

CC-Link

Slave

CANopen

Slave

DeviceNet

Slave

PROFIBUS-DP

Slave

CC-Link IE Field Basic

Slave

EtherCAT

Slave

EtherNet/IP

Adapter

Modbus/TCP

Client/Server

POWERLINK

Controlled Node

PROFINET IO

Device

Sercos

Slave

VARAN

Client

optional

OPC UA / MQTT

optional

Security

optional

WebServer pages

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NRP H90-RE\F8D8(error)(tick)*(tick)(tick)(tick)*(tick)(tick)(tick)(tick)(tick)(tick)*(error)(tick)TBD(tick)

*Available for Standalone Solution. Under development for Companion Solution



 

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