BECKHOFF DK9322-0411-0041 - Manual (Page 5)

TwinCAT
IP 67
Application Note DK9322-0411-0041
Fig. 4 Connecting a scanner
In this way the scanner data are made available at a virtual interface from the field via the EtherCAT network through TwinCAT.
This virtual interface is generated through TwinCAT and displayed in the operating system of the central controller (Windows
XP or CE). The software associated with the handheld scanner can access this virtual interface as standard under Windows to
obtain the scanner data.
– 2-channel serial interface, RS232, RS422/RS485 www.beckhoff.com/EP6002
– EtherCAT Extends its Reach into the IP 67 World www.beckhoff.com/EtherCAT-Box
– Feldbus Box | The compact IP 67 modules www.beckhoff.com/IP67
– EtherCAT | Ultra high-speed communication www.beckhoff.com/EtherCAT
– PLC and Motion Control on the PC www.beckhoff.com/TwinCAT
– TwinCAT Supplements www.beckhoff.com/supplements
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Windows XP or
Windows CE
TwinCAT
Industrial PC
Software form the
scanner manufacturer
COM
up to 100 m
Hardware-
management
PC
COM
existing solution
based on separate
line – max. cable
length depending
on physical layer
EP6002-0002
COM 1 COM 3 COM 2
RS232
EtherCAT adapter
virtual
COM
TwinCAT
Supplement
Virtual Serial
COM Driver
up to 100 m
In some cases the barcode scanner may need an external power supply.