Getting started: EtherNet/IP with an Endress+Hauser Promass 100

[JKSH]

Hello,

I am a Certified LabVIEW Developer but I have no prior experience with EtherNet/IP. A customer has asked us to integrate a flow meter into their application, which communicates with EtherNet/IP.

Here's what I've done so far:

1. Connect to the flow meter and check its readings using its web interface
2. Read the flow meter's operating instructions
3. Install NI-Industrial Communications for EtherNet/IP 14.0
4. Run an example that came with #3 (Access Assembly Instance Data (Explicit).vi)

The example runs and I seem to be getting bytes from of the device, but I don't know how to decipher them. I didn't find anything about Assembly Instances in the operator's manual. I see another example (Write and Read Tag.vi) but I can't figure out where to find the device tags.

In short, I'm lost. Would a kind soul please point me in the right direction? Some advice on where to look and what to look for would be greatly appreciated.

If it makes a difference, I've attached the device's EDS file, and can verify that the device is an RSLogix 5000 device (which the Write and Read Tag.vi example requires)

Thanks in advance!

[JKSH]

Sorry, I simply had to RTFM.

I could've sworn I scoured the manual yesterday, but couldn't find the relevant info. This morning, the info was there, clear as day.

Thanks for reading, and sorry for wasting anybody's time.

[a_clucker]

Hi JKSH,

Thanks for letting us know that you have resolved the issue. Happy coding!

Andrew

[monzi]

Hello JKSH,

i see this post is a already a bit older. But do you maybe still have the VI for the device? I would be happy to get some inspiration from it. Currently working on my Master's thesis i came accross the same issue: How to connect the Promass A100 to the LabView Project via Ethernet. I am very new to Labview and somehow managed to integrate the serial devices, but the Promass is not so easy.

Greetings from Berlin!

Simon

[JKSH]

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@monzi wrote:

How to connect the Promass A100 to the LabView Project via Ethernet.

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Hello Simon,

The VI is buried in my archive somewhere, so I'll need some time to dig through it.

Just  to clarify: Are you using generic Ethernet, or EtherNet/IP? They are differerent: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EtherNet/IP

Also, my code uses the LabVIEW Driver for EtherNet/IP. Do you have access to this driver? https://www.ni.com/en-us/shop/product/ni-industrial-communications-for-ethernet-ip.html

[monzi]

Hello JKSH,

thanks for your quick response! Oh well, good that you point that out. Just called the manufacturer. With the HART device version i got, it is not possible to use the EtherNet/IP protocols over the RJ45 service interface.

So sadly i guess the Ethernet integration journey of the device comes to a stop here. But i might try and get the values with a script from the web browser interface.

Thank you very much, you saved me some work!

[SUYAM]

Could you please post the LabVIEW vis 

i am also having issues connecting and communicating with LabVIEW

[JKSH]

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@SUYAM wrote:

Could you please post the LabVIEW vis 

i am also having issues connecting and communicating with LabVIEW

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What device, and what protocol?

[SUYAM]

Proline Promass 100 EtherNet/IP Coriolis Mass Flow

i am struggling to find  out the labview support

[JKSH]

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@SUYAM wrote:

Proline Promass 100 EtherNet/IP Coriolis Mass Flow

i am struggling to find  out the labview support

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You need to communicate with the device via EtherNet/IP. Do you have the LabVIEW Driver for EtherNet/IP? https://www.ni.com/en-us/shop/product/ni-industrial-communications-for-ethernet-ip.html