GOT server/client communication?

[dunc 8]

we are looking to replace a network of E1000 HMIs which connect to a mitsubishi A series over serial.

the serial connection is between the PLC and a server E1000. the server then connects to 3 other HMIs using the BDTP protocol over ethernet.

 

we want to replace the HMIs with GOT2000 using the same communication infrastructure. what options do we have for replicating the BDTP setup we currently use on the GOT? i found the gateway client/server, but this appears to need specification of what bits and words are being sent? is there any way of doing it which simply allows everything to be read and written too without overhauling the entire code?

thanks

[dunc 8]

had a go using the server/client gateway function and it was a bit of a pain to setup and doesn't really seem suitable for transferring all data between multiple clients.

 

does anyone know of any other way of achieving this? i am surprised there isnt a BDTP equivalent on the GOT????

[Crossbow 295]

Beijer specifically made the E-Series to talk to a hundred controller types, as Beijer doesn't make a controller.  It's purpose built to be a bridge.  The GOT is more specifically made for Mitsubishi PLCs, but can also talk to some third party devices.  Client/Server is the recommended solution.