SICK FieldEcho® Product information

Brand: SICK

Model: FieldEcho®

Type: Product information

FieldEcho

SOFTWARE TOOL FOR BETTER IO-LINK DATA ACCESSIBILITY AND

TRANSPARENCY

Integration solutions

PRODUCT INFORMATION

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FieldEcho

BENEFITS

MANUFACTURER-INDEPENDENT ACCESS TO ALL IO-LINK

DEVICE DATA

What long seemed nearly impossible is now becoming reality with the FieldEcho

software tool

from SICK: Access to all IO-Link devices in a heterogeneous automation system with only one

tool. The FieldEcho

makes it possible to parameterize, diagnose and monitor all IO-Link devices

integrated into a machine or plant - independently of the manufacturer, throughout the entire

life cycle of the plant and regardless of the programmable logic controller (PLC) and eldbuses

used.

Clear

The FieldEcho

enables unlimited

and bidirectional communication

with all IO-Link devices in a net-

work. After having congured all

IO-Link masters, all parameters and

process data of all connected IO-Link

devices can be processed clearly

and conveniently using a modern,

visually-pleasing user interface.

Anywhere

All relevant IO-Link device data can

be called up easily and from any-

where. Thanks to the remote access

function, IO-Link device remote diag-

nosis is possible, which minimizes

maintenance costs.

Fast

FieldEcho

saves time, as connected

IO-Link devices are found automat-

ically. The IODDs required for the

detected devices are automatically

downloaded from the IODDnder

and bound to the respective IO-Link

master port. Manual IODD download

is no longer necessary.

FieldEcho

Server (Java)

Local IODD archive

IODDnder interface

Access to multiple

OPC UA servers

Front end (web)

System conguration

REST API

OPC UA conguration

IO-Link master info

Runtime

System overview OPC UA client

IO-Link device pages

IODDnder

HTTP (JSON)

Optional

3rd-party client application

HTTP (JSON)

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BENEFITS FieldEcho

Cost-ecient

Just a few clicks to the ongoing

application: For communication with

IO-Link devices via a eldbus, only

one line of PLC code is necessary,

which calls up the generic function

block delivered with the FieldEcho

The FieldEcho

exchanges data with

the PLC via OPC UA, an established

standard in industrial automation.

Time- and cost-intensive program-

ming of access to the IO-Link data

in the PLC is no longer necessary.

Flexible

Neither special hardware nor a

special protocol is required for use of

the FieldEcho

. The software tool can

be operated with nearly any PLC, any

eldbus and any supported IO-Link

master. Data is exchanged with the

PLC using the OPC UA.

Future-proof

FieldEcho’s

REST API grants IT

access to IO-Link device data for

applications like ERP, MES or cloud-

based services and bridges the shop

oor and Industry 4.0. The data can

be eciently used for subsequent

processing e.g. for inventory, predic-

tive maintenance or data analysis.

A self-structuring FieldEcho

dash-

board rounds out the product.

- See page 7

PLC

OPC UA server

Any EtherCAT IO-Link master Any IO-Link device

The clear FieldEcho

dashboard structures itself.

Field bus

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FieldEcho

TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATION AREAS

FULL DATA ACCESS CAN BE THIS EASY

The FieldEcho

communicates with the PLC through OPC UA. The OPC UA server can either be installed

in the PLC itself or in any PC in a network. Using the generic SICK function block, the FieldEcho

has full

access to the process and service data of all IO-Link devices in a plant. SICK is continuously expanding

the number of PLC systems supported by the FieldEcho

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TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS AREAS FieldEcho

Into the cloud with the REST API

Thanks to the REST API integrated in the FieldEcho

, various

system applications from third-party suppliers can also access

the IO-Link device data provided in JSON format via the REST

API. From commissioning and operation to maintenance,

valuable information is available in the operational manage-

ment level (MES), the enterprise level (ERP), for various cloud

services and any customer-specic applications throughout the

entire life cycle of the plant.

The FieldEcho

opens up new possibilities for Industry 4.0

concepts thanks to manufacturer- and location-independent

access to all IO-Link devices as well as the provision of

process and service data via REST API

The FieldEcho

can be used both on a individual PC

and in a network

OPC UA server

REST API

PLC

Data array(s)

Generic function block

ERP

MES

Front end (web)

Access blocking variable

IBM

Microsoft

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FieldEcho® INTEGRATION SOLUTIONS

Product description

FieldEcho

allows for parameterization

and monitoring of all IO-Link devices

in a plant throughout the entire life

cycle – regardless o the PLC, eldbus,

or IO-Link master used. FieldEcho

communicates with a PLC through OPC

UA. Using the SICK generic function

block, FieldEcho

provides access to the

IO-Link device process and service data.

FieldEcho

consists of a server that is

responsible for communication. It can

read and write IO-Link device data as

well as provide them for the FieldEcho

front end. Due to its REST API, this data

are also accessible for any third-party

application. Its front end interprets

IODDs and provides a graphical user

interface for the whole system as well

as for any single IO-Link device.

At a glance

• Suitable for parameterizing and moni-

toring all IO-Link devices in a plant

• Platform-independent access to IO-

Link device data

• OPC UA client for communication with

PLCs

• Automated detection of IO-Link

devices

• Interface to IODDnder

• Server and client can be distributed

in the network

• Can be used in browsers or integrat-

ed in HMIs

Your benets

• Parameterizes and monitors all

IO-Link devices in the plant, using a

modern, web-based graphical user

interface

• Available throughout the entire life

cycle – during commissioning and

runtime, up to #device replacement

and maintenance

• To a fully parameterized system with

only a few clicks

• Automated detection of connected

IO-Link devices

• No long search for suitable IODDs

required – IODDs are automatically

downloaded

• Only one single FB call in the PLC

program required

• Simply use the OPC UA server of the

PLC to connect to FieldEcho

• Access to IO-Link device data from

the system visualization or from any

Internet browser

Software products

INTEGRATION SOLUTIONS

FieldEcho®

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SOFTWARE TOOL FOR BETTER IO-LINK DATA

ACCESSIBILITY AND TRANSPARENCY

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INTEGRATION SOLUTIONS FieldEcho®

Detailed technical data

Product features

Supported programming languages

Java Runtime Environment (JRE) V1.8

Language

Multiple languages

Supported product families

FieldEcho

Supported product groups

Integration Solutions

Supported product segments

Software products

System requirements

Operating system

Windows 10

Windows 7 (32 bit / 64 bit)

Windows 8 (32 bit / 64 bit)

Required disk space

50 MB

CPU

At least Pentium 1 GHz or higher

Frequency and working memory

1 GB RAM

Minimum resolution

1,024 px x 768 px

Supported browsers

Google Chrome (version 63 or higher)

Internet Explorer (IE11 or higher on Windows 7, 10)

Mozilla Firefox (version 57 or higher)

Others upon request

Protocol

OPC UA for communication with relevant PLC

Programming language

Java Runtime Environment (JRE) V1.8

Ordering information

• Description: The FieldEcho

allows for parameterization and monitoring of all IO-Link devices in a plant throughout the entire

life cycle, regardless of the PLC system, eldbus, or IO-Link master used.

Type Part no.

FieldEcho

1612993

REST API

Brief description Type Part no.

Enables access to the data of all IO-Link devices from third-party tools; compatible with FieldEcho

REST API 1612994

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SERVICES FOR MACHINES AND SYSTEMS:

SICK LifeTime Services

The sophisticated and versatile LifeTime Services perfectly complement SICK’s comprehensive product range. Services range from

product-independent consulting to traditional product services.

Training and education

Practical, focused, and professional

Upgrade and retrots

Simple, safe, and economical

Consulting and design

Secure and professional

Verication and optimization

Safe and regularly tested

Product and system support

Reliable, fast, and on-site

SERVICES

THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS

View net price and individual discount for each product.

Simple ordering and delivery tracking.

Overview of all quotes and orders.

Create, save and share personalized wish lists.

Direct ordering: place large orders quickly.

View status of all quotes and orders. Notification by e-mail

in the event of status changes.

Simple reuse of previous orders.

Convenient export of quotes and orders in the right format

for your systems.

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SICK AT A GLANCE

SICK is a leading manufacturer of intelligent sensors and sensor solutions for industrial applications. With

more than 9,700 employees and over 50 subsidiaries and equity investments as well as numerous agencies

worldwide, SICK is always close to its customers. A unique range of products and services creates the

perfect basis for controlling processes securely and eciently, protecting individuals from accidents, and

preventing damage to the environment.

SICK has extensive experience in various industries and understands their processes and requirements.

With intelligent sensors, SICK delivers exactly what the customers need. In application centers in Europe,

Asia, and North America, system solutions are tested and optimized in accordance with customer specica-

tions. All this makes SICK a reliable supplier and development partner.

Comprehensive services round out the oering: SICK LifeTime Services provide support throughout the

machine life cycle and ensure safety and productivity.

That is “Sensor Intelligence.”

Worldwide presence:

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,

Great Britain, Hungary, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand,

Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden,

Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USA, Vietnam.

Detailed addresses and further locations

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