iR-ETN PLCopenXML Import Issues

[cody.bearden]

Introduction:

When importing an iR-ETN’s XML file into Codesys, you may encounter a message stating, “The PLCopenXML import is not possible because Device not found”. If you see this message, don’t fret, follow the instructions below.

Software Version:

Codesys IDE 3.5.15.50
Codesys package
EasyRemote IO 1.4.7.3+

Codesys install:

We highly recommend using Codesys 3.5.15.50 as the recommended Modbus TCP driver was validated within this version. To install Codesys, please see the section labeled “Where can I download Codesys?” in this post: Click here

Instructions:

Follow the instructions below to avoid the “Device not found” message when importing the iR-ETN’s XML file.

XML Export:

1. To export the iR-ETN’s description file, click on “Export PLCopenXML” within the “File” tab of EasyRemote IO:
   

   

2. Configure the “Export file version” to 3.5.15.0 and ensure that you’ve installed the latest Codesys package:
   Note: If you have not installed the recommended version of Codesys and the latest Codesys package, Codesys may not recognize the iR-ETN or iR-ETN40R as a Modbus TCP slave device.
   

   

3. Uncheck “Init” and ensure that only certain parameters you would like made available within the PLC are selected:
   Example: The “Life Guard time” can be re-initialized within the Codesys project.
   

   

4. Click “Ok” to save this file when finished.

XML Import:

1. Within the project tree, right-click “Device (Weintek Built-in CODESYS)” and select “Add Device…”:
   

2. Within the following menu, select an “Ethernet” adapter with version 3.5.15.0 and click the “Add Device…” button in the bottom right corner:
   Note: This driver is installed with Weintek’s Codesys package, however, you may need to select the “Display all versions” check box to view this driver.
   

   

3. With the “Add Device…” menu still open, click on the “Ethernet” driver within the project tree and select an instance of a “Modbus TCP Master” with version 3.5.15.0 and click the “Add Device…” button in the bottom right corner:
   Note: This driver is installed with Weintek’s Codesys package, however, you may need to select the “Display all versions” check box to view this driver.
   

   

4. Within the “Add Device…” menu, click “Close”. Then, within the “Project” tab click “Import PLCopenXML”:
   

   

5. Locate the PLCopenXML file generated by EasyRemote IO and click “Open”:
   

   

6. Ensure that the “Modbus_TCP_Master” is selected and click “Ok”:
   Note: If “Modbus_TCP_Master” is not selected the dialog will state that “There are no objects in the export file which can be imported at the currently selected location”.