| Protocol | Hardware Compatibility | Operating System (OS) |
|---|---|---|
| EtherNet/IP, CIP Safety, PROFINET |
32- or 64-bit microprocessors | Any OS, real-time or not |
Features and Benefits
Manufacturers in a variety of industries are looking to quickly and easily expand automation of manufacturing, logistics and safety systems processes. It’s important that automated system functionality is optimized for the manufacturer’s network and devices, supporting efficiency, scalability and global integration. Industrial device manufacturers need to support these trends, accelerating time to market for their devices and easing integration challenges for manufacturing end users.
To help enable industrial automation, device manufacturers must integrate industrial protocols like EtherNet/IP, PROFINET or CIP Safety into their devices effectively and efficiently. By using SDKs, these manufacturers can make it possible for their customers to easily integrate new devices into existing networks. SDKs streamline the process of installing industrial protocols into a range of scanner and adapter devices.
Molex SDKs enable industrial device manufacturers to optimize this integration process. Supporting key standard communication protocols, manufacturers can support easier automation of manufacturing processes for their customers. Simplified implementation, combined with training and engineering support from Molex, reduces the need for specialized training and shortens product development timelines, speeding time to market and minimizing costs.
Datasheets and Guides
Applications by Industry
Commercial & Industrial Vehicles
Cranes
Railway and subway infrastructure
Automotive manufacturing systems
Automated packaging systems
Electronic manufacturing equipment
Ethernet-capable complex machines
Heavy industrial equipment
I/O devices, sensors and actuators
Industrial automation device manufacturers
Network interfaces (PC cards, gateways)
PC manufacturing equipment
Process control systems
Process instruments
Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
Robot manufacturing tooling and controllers
Robot monitoring systems
Textile and printing machines
Vision systems and displays
Warehouse and logistics systems
This is not a definitive list of applications for this product. It represents some of the more common uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What technical support is available from Molex?
Molex provides SDK training, technical support and engineering development for both hardware and software design. Contact Molex for more information regarding engineering support and training.
What is included in the Software Development Kit?
The SDK comprises two distinct packages, the manufacturer SDK and the product configuration tool (PCT), which enables customers to easily configure devices.
- The SDK package includes ANSI C source code, a user reference guide, EDS sample, STC configuration file for the ODVA conformance tool, samples of implementation for various operating systems and a tool to access device protocol-specific objects.
- The PCT package contains configuration files, EDS device library management, adapter commissioning, integrated diagnostic capability, manufacturer customization functionality and software protection.
How do I configure my scanner device?
Included in the scanner SDK, Molex provides customizable configuration software that can be personalized with the customer’s branding and graphic standards as well as integration into the customer’s tool suite.
How is the Software Development Kit to be used?
The SDK, also called a software toolkit, offers a development license for both scanner and adapter applications, enabling the implementation of the industrial protocol inside a product. For adapter devices, there are no royalties, while for scanner devices, royalties are associated with each customer product embedding the software.
Contact Molex to request the License Agreement needed to access the full SDK package.
