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GalilSuite Software is Now in Full Release (Rev 1.0)
GalilSuite provides multiple tools for easy set-up and tuning of motion systems. This image shows the multichannel Scope tool capturing the actual position, command position, position error and motor torque.
Mating Connector Part Numbers and Links
The following list is a quick reference guide for finding the controller and drive mating connectors including part numbers and links to potential sources where to purchase them.
Communication to a Galil Controller with Beckhoff's TwinCAT PLC software
Beckhoff TwinCAT PLC software allows the user to open TCP/IP sockets directly to a Galil Controller using their TwinCAT TCP/IP Server Communication Supplement.
This post provides a simple function block example that opens a connection to the Galil Controller, then sends commands and receives the responses at 1 second intervals. This code allows for basic communication from the TwinCAT PLC to a Galil Controller. The full project can be found here:
Using GalilTools COM library to receive messages with read()
The GalilTools COM library provides event-driven functions for asynchronous controller data. One of the more popular events is the onMessage() function which runs automatically whenever a message is received from the controller.