Machines and systems preparation for a faster start-up: e!COCKPIT the new engineering software shortens the development time for automation projects and impresses with a modern and clear user interface. The basis of this software is CoDeSys 3, which provides a simple and versatile way to create applications .
Ensuring the long-term viability of a project through sustainable savings depends on an engineer’s ability to quickly adapt to new software that offers a high degree of reuse. This increases your competitive advantage by reducing your time to market.
WAGO realized these requirements by developing its own engineering software: e!COCKPIT. This integrated development environment supports every automation task, from hardware configuration, programming, simulation and visualization to commissioning - all in one software package.
One development environment to cover all automation fundamentals while allowing engineers to implement complex projects quickly and easily. To achieve these goals, WAGO has equipped the software with the following functions:
Configure - Simple Hardware Parameterization
Quickly configure a fieldbus: This engineering tool has a wide range of functions for this. Complex networks can be easily configured and programmed via the "network view". In addition to the classic network protocols such as MODBUS, other fieldbuses can be designed with just a few mouse clicks, such as PROFIBUS, CAN and CANopen. The drag & drop functionality makes the inclusion of elements intuitive, while Copy & Paste functions allow users to quickly duplicate a complete network. The simultaneous setting of parameter values for the various modules also points to the simplicity of configuration with the e!COCKPIT.
Even in networks with mixed fieldbus connections, e!COCKPIT offers users a clear overview at all times. The engineering tool can also configure data connections between control systems and fieldbus with just a few clicks, helping you avoid errors, simplify drastically and shorten system commissioning.
• Integrated configurators: optimal results when setting up communication
• Ease of use: Save time by using Drag & Drop, Copy & Paste or batch processing
• Graphical network topology; clearly visible connections
Programming - Future-proof and based on an Industrial Standard
Minimize costs and effort: Integrate CoDeSys 3 into your control software. This familiar programming environment ensures that new users with IEC 61131 experience can immediately start working with the WAGO engineering tool. Engineers who are comfortable with object-oriented programming can get the most out of this software. Use e!COCKPIT to engineer, plan, and program your project in accordance with IEC 61131. The integrated visualization editor can be used to quickly and easily create high-resolution graphics for simple control or for specific business processes. As an added bonus, reprogramming an application takes no time at all—all software elements can be reused for other projects. Realize your project faster using a wide range of preconfigured libraries.
• CoDeSys 3 technology: economical reuse of existing projects
• IEC 61131-3: No need to relearn programming
• Object-oriented programming: Benefit from modern programming styles
Visualization - Modernize Control and Monitoring
Modern user interfaces for machine operation and monitoring are standard. e!COCKPIT uses Drag & Drop to streamline the design of modern user interfaces. The integrated visualization editor provides direct access to program variables; HMI and PLC programs can be simulated on the engineering PC, resulting in shorter engineering times. The use of Unicode and modern standards, such as HTML 5 and CSS, offers the freedom and avoids limitations that are inherent in traditional languages.
• Modern user interfaces for operation and monitoring: Give the machine a modern and fully customized look
• Integrated visualization editor: design using Drag & Drop and direct access to programming variables
• Not tied to one language: Unicode, HTML 5 and CSS
Diagnostics - Rapid development, commissioning and maintenance
Being aware of the current status of the automation network is an absolute must for rapid detection and prevention of errors - be it during development in the office or directly on the machine during commissioning. e!COCKPIT offers extensive diagnostic options for this, on individual screens the current status of the system is always displayed, both in tables and diagrams. Error messages are conveyed directly and clearly. Using the structured wiring test function, incorrect wiring can be systematically identified. Even with complex automation solutions, you always have a clear overview of the overall situation.
• Systematic status overview: Always gives you an overview of the entire application, even with complex automation solutions
• Extensive diagnostic capabilities: Fast fault localization and elimination
The CoDeSys 3-based software is packed with features that provide faster and easier use. With the "ribbon" layout, the software offers a clearly arranged menu bar, which has proven to be effective and successful in other modern software applications. Only those functions that are directly related to the current task are visible to the user. The intuitive user interface, combined with the performance of an integrated development topology, means a better overview, fewer mouse clicks and greater ease of use for everyone. End-to-end data storage, from initial planning to configuration, helps to speed up the engineering process.
Your benefits with the e!COCKPIT Engineering Software
• Minimum development time
• Faster introduction time
• Earlier return on investment (ROI)
• Integrated engineering
• Intuitive design
• Modern software
• CoDeSys 3
• Graphical network configuration
