Overview

e!COCKPIT is an integrated development environment with seamless data retention for all automation tasks:

Hardware configuration and parameterization

Hardware component configuration is an essential element of automation applications. All devices are configured so that the controller software produces optimum results during runtime. Controllers, fieldbus couplers/controllers, modules, input and output devices, as well as their communication relations can be configured.

Integrated configurators assist with device and network configuration using standard operating procedures: For example, it is possible to arrange devices in the project via Drag & Drop, use Copy & Paste to quickly multiply individual devices or entire network branches, or set parameter values for multiple devices simultaneously.

Besides the organization of devices in a tree structure, e!COCKPIT also enables the graphical display of a network topology – in the Network view – as a display form. This makes it possible to monitor complex interrelationships between devices and their current statuses. The network topology is likewise used for configuring different communication protocols. e!COCKPIT simplifies connecting controllers to fieldbuses.

Fieldbus-specific device description files (e.g., EDS), device drivers and libraries allow systems from other suppliers to be integrated into the topology along with WAGO devices. As such, the software has information on device specifications, i.e., device data or supported functions.

Programming with integrated e!RUNTIME

e!COCKPIT integrates the e!RUNTIME programming software that is based on CODESYS V3. This enables software development in the standard IEC 61131-3 programming languages: Structured text (ST), ladder diagram (LD), function block diagram (FBD), sequential function chart (SFC) and “Continuous Function Chart” (CFC). For flexibility, all programming languages can be combined with one another. Created programs can be checked easily via simulations on the development PC. Existing programs can be reused and further developed.

Visualization (operation and monitoring)

e!COCKPIT uses Drag & Drop to streamline user interfaces for the operation and visualization of a plant. The integrated visualization editor offers direct access to the program's variables in order to simulate the human machine interface (HMI) and PLC program on the PC. Using Unicode and the latest standards, such as HTML 5 or CSS, also prevents dependency on particular languages and target systems.

Diagnostics for target-oriented development and commissioning

Whether in the office for development or at the machine for commissioning: Knowing the current, detailed status of the automation network is vital in order to obtain, audit and enable rapid fault localization and debugging. e!COCKPIT offers powerful diagnostic options for this purpose: Error messages are displayed immediately. Through the structured wiring test function, erroneous wiring can be systematically identified.

Other useful functions

e!COCKPIT comes with an extensive range of IEC libraries. The software also offers several convenience functions, such as automatic updates, context-sensitive menus or user-defined workspaces.