A Siemens controller will be reading tag data from a compact logix PLC.
REAL data and Boolean data are both required. Is there a tutorial on how to transfer multiple data types?
Also, can multiple compact logix plc’s write data to the gateway or does it all need to pass through a single plc?
Hello @johnplatt55,
The gateway is data type agnostic essentially. It takes the data byte for byte from one interface and makes it available for access on the opposite. You will need to handle how to interpret the data on the plc side.
Multiple plc’s can read and write data but you will need to use messages instructions only one device can add the device as a IO module since this is a exclusive connection. See chapter 6 of the user manual for details on the ethernet/IP spec and support.
Regards,
Deryck