Adding EtherNet/IP Parameters¶
An EtherNet/IP parameter maps a single controller tag to a trackable data point in Enture. Once added, the platform reads the tag continuously (or writes to it, if configured) and makes the value available for dashboards, reports, alerts, and real-time views.
Before you begin¶
- The EtherNet/IP Device must already exist.
- You need the exact tag path of the value you want to monitor, as defined in the controller's tag database (e.g. Studio 5000).
Steps¶
1. Open the EtherNet/IP Device¶
In the left sidebar, go to Digital Twin → Devices and open the device you want to add a parameter to.
2. Add a parameter¶
Click Add Parameter.
3. Fill in the parameter details¶
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | A descriptive name for this data point (e.g. Line Speed, Reject Count) |
| Tag Path | The exact tag path as defined in the controller (e.g. Program:MainProgram.LineSpeed). No spaces are allowed. |
| Value Type | The data type of the tag: Bool, Integer, or Real |
| Read/Write | Whether Enture only reads the tag (Read) or can also write to it (Read & Write) |
| Polling Interval | How often the tag is read, in seconds |
| Timeout | How long to wait for a response from the controller before considering the read failed, in milliseconds |
| Unit | The engineering unit (e.g. m/min, pcs). Optional. |
| Data Processing | Average (mean of samples over the period) or Difference (change over the period, useful for counters) |
| Description | Notes about this parameter |
4. Common settings¶
Correction Factor, Idle Latency, Entropy, and the related checkboxes (Enable Entropy, Limit Entropy, Remove Negative Entropy, No Zero Read, Remove Decimal, Restrict User Access, Calculate Consumption, Disabled) work the same way as on every other protocol — see Common Parameter Settings for details.
5. Save¶
Click Create. The parameter is added to the device.
What happens next¶
The edge device receives the updated parameter list within approximately 30 seconds and begins reading the tag.
Viewing live data¶
- Navigate to Digital Twin → Devices → open the device.
- Click on the parameter name.
- The parameter detail page shows the current value and a real-time chart.
Tip
If you do not see data arriving after a few minutes, verify that:
- The tag path matches exactly what is defined in the controller (tag paths are case- and syntax-sensitive).
- The controller's IP address and slot number are correct and reachable from the edge device.
- The controller allows CIP connections from the edge device (check any configured CIP connection limits).