Has anyone tried and managed to connect an external python script to a VC model? I am aware of Python API, but I want to read and write sensors and actuators’ values using Python (soft PLC) like connecting using PLC.
I think this could be done with OPC UA. Any suggestions?
Hi @torayeff
OPC UA is a good option for this.
Many people also use TCP/IP and UDP communications.
There are many threads on the forum about this:
Thank you very much for your prompt reply. I will have a look at those posts.
You can write with Python your own OPC UA Server: http://freeopcua.github.io/
Then you can control with your Server the signal-exchange if you connect VC to your OPC UA Server.
But this does not replicate the ability of plugins (C# / Stackless Python) inside VC itself.