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NetCon – General
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3 NetCon – General
This chapter provides general information about NetCon:
Overview
System Requirements
License Conditions
3.1 Overview
echo
The devices of the echo product family allow you to exchange data between field devices (PLC) from
many different manufacturers as well as communication servers, such as OPC servers or DDE
servers, databases and other communication partners. The access path is routed via Ethernet TCP/
IP, RFC 1006, ISO (H1), MPI, Profibus, RS232, RS485, RS422 or TTY (20mA).
NetCon echo
The user interface for device configuration and diagnostics is provided by the NetCon software
application. The GUI connects to the devices via TCP/IP (port 982, 997) or via H1.
Access protection
A password can be set to prevent unauthorized modification of the configuration. Accessing devices
with multiple NetCons at the same time is not recommended. Because it causes the danger of
interfere with each other NetCon user.
Logger
The logger is integrated in the devices. The texts are logged in the device. Using NetCon, you can
monitor and configure the logger.
See also Logger.
Help
NetCon provides a context-sensitive help system. You can call the online help from any dialog box
either by pressing the F1 key or clicking the Help button. This displays a help page with a detailed
description of the elements and input options in that dialog box.
Manual
Every device comes with a manual in PDF format. It includes the chapters describing the hardware
and commissioning, and the online help of the NetCon software. Free PDF readers are available on
the Internet from http://www.adobe.com or http://www.foxitsoftware.com.
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