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brwatch: service tool for B&R plc: watch, change, log variables, set ip adresses etc.
https://hilch.github.io/brwatch/
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brwatch: service tool for B&R plc: watch, change, log variables, set ip adresses etc.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://hilch.github.io/brwatch/
- Owner: hilch
- License: gpl-3.0
- Created: 2015-03-16T14:17:50.000Z (almost 10 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2023-10-30T15:47:28.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-08-02T14:05:46.419Z (6 months ago)
- Language: C
- Homepage:
- Size: 18.6 MB
- Stars: 31
- Watchers: 4
- Forks: 4
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# brwatch
[](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0)
[](https://www.br-automation.com)
[brwatch](http://hilch.github.io/brwatch) ist a small and portable service tool for [B&R](https://www.br-automation.com) automation controls (PLC).
It runs on Microsoft Windows and enables you to list, watch and change process variables, start and stop task, search and reboot CPUs, change IP-settings.
Additionaly it logs PV values to CSV- Files.
[Download](https://github.com/hilch/brwatch/releases)
It makes heavy use of PVI ('process visualisation interface') package from [B&R](https://www.br-automation.com).
# Disclaimer
brwatch comes „as is“, e.g. without support and warranty.
You can freely copy it but use it at your own risk.
## PVI
brwatch needs a previously installed [PVI Development Setup](https://www.br-automation.com/en/downloads/#categories=Software/Automation+NET%2FPVI) to run.
- ### INA/ANSL
All B&R Controls support **INA** protocol for online communication, but newer plc support **ANSL**, too.
Since version 4.x PVI supports both INA and ANSL. Brwatch supports both as well but **not simultaneously**.
So starting with V1.1/PVI4.x the newer ANSL protocol could be an alternative by setting 'ANSL=1' in brwatch.ini.
In this case, of course, you will not be able to contact old AR 3.x based PLC.
- ### PVI License
Without a PVI license **1TG0500.02** (+ TG Guard e.g. 0TG1000.02) PVI will run for two hours. After this period brwatch will stop working and PVI-Manager must be stopped and restarted again. Do not blame brwatch for that and contact your local B&R office to buy a valid license.
## Usage
1. [download EXE](https://github.com/hilch/brwatch/releases)
2. [see brief manual](http://hilch.github.io/brwatch/manual)
## Development
The project is done in plain old 'C' language (not C++) and makes use of pure Win32-API-calls.
Find compiled EXE in [releases](https://github.com/hilch/brwatch/releases)
### Build
```
mingw32-make.exe -f Makefile.win clean all
```
### IDE / Compiler
[Embarcadero Dev-C++](https://www.embarcadero.com/de/free-tools/dev-cpp)
it is shipped in a package with TDM-GCC 9.2.0 32/64bit
A short hint from Koen (Thanks!):
*"Note: To anyone trying, best to install DevC in a folder without brackets. The default location in Windows 11 is 'C:\Program Files (x86)". However the 'Clean' command fails on the round brackets in the path. If you install under 'C:\DevC' for example, there is no issue. This seems to be a bug with DevC DEL command."*