Modicon Ethernet

[Guest pocowork]

I will be doing an application that will be using Modicon's Ethernet module with embedded Web Server. I have been warned that using thier card for machine control (motors start/stops/jogs) is not recommended but I have no reasons. I would like to use the card for Information Reporting. I understand that I will use Web development software and such. I am wondering if anyone has any experience, tips, or warnings or have used the card before? I would also like any recommendations as to which developement software to use or should I just use the software that comes with the card? Thank you in advance

[undercontrol]

It's called FactoryCast Webserver. The module comes with software, basically it's FTP software to transfer your defined web pages. You could configure the module through web pages.

[Crossbow]

I've always done my Modicon webservers with FrontPage. I use the onboard utilities (Graphic Display Editor) to design objects, and then use the java applets to embed those objects into my web pages. Then I use FactoryCast to set up the module's access rights to PLC data and download the pages I made in FrontPage. Works great. I've done about 5 systems with Quantum web servers... Anyone want to buy a TSX Micro webserver TSXETZ510? I've got no need for it in my lab anymore, not being a Modicon guy anymore...