There is no native Ethernet/IP support in groov Epic. Just in the SNAP PAC range.
You might be able to do something with Codesys… @greichert would know more about that option (if it even is an option).
OK, I will look into other options. Also, I sit corrected, there is an AOP for EX260 I was mis-remembering an EX600 I setup that is AOP’less… not that AOP or not helps me here
You can use Codesys to be an EtherNET/IP Scanner or Adapter. To connect to the above mentioned SMC manifold, you only need to download the eds file from SMC website, and then install that into the device repository in Codesys. Then you can add it into the device tree, and map in your I/O.
Open the Device Repository
Select install, and navigate to the eds file for the manifold and Open.
You can use Ignition as a bridge. There is a 3rd party module by Automation Professionals which let’s you do the same as this, add a Scanner or Adapter. It costs yes, but is an option.
If I am specifying new remote IO hardware (fieldbus based like the SMC EX260, JXC91, not just digital inputs/outputs)… what protocols play best with non-CodeSys Groov Epic?
I have used ModbusTCP with the Epic using the SDK, but Modbus has its’ issues for the more complicated projects (E.g. using Servo drives).
There is no ‘native’ support for those protocols. You might have to look at doing the same sort of thing as you mentioned in your previous post, using an Ignition module.