Data Sources (CIP PLC Emulation)

Sym3 can simulate the CIP plcs and allow Sym3 CIP data source to access its tags as a Allen-Bradley plc or Omorn plc.

The CIP PLC Emulation listens on all network adapters on port between 1 and 65535.

Sym3 only reponds to read or write tag commands for tags.

Create a new Data Source

A Data Source can be defined in Sym3 using the Project Explorer > Data Sources>[Right Click] >New PLC Emulation C [CIP (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix)|CIP (Omron NJ)]

Select the newly created Data Source and in the Property Editor and rename as necessary.

You can specify the Port number Sym3 will be listening to (Any value from 1 to 65535). Default is 44818.

Adding a CIP Tag

Click on the Property Editor option in the Ribbon bar to open the Property Editor Panel.

Create Tags in the Tag Manager Window using the + button.

Enter a Name for the Tag in Sym3 and the Data Source for the Tag.

A Data Type must be entered for the Tag.

The Tag Address is the name of the tag as used on CIP PLC.