September 14, 2006 - IXXAT offers ETHERNET Powerlink Safety Protocol Software for use in safety-relevant areas, which can be used in conjunction with the IXXAT EPL software as a lower order communication protocol.The ETHERNET Powerlink Safety protocol software enables the quick and easy development of safety nodes (SN) and Safety Configuration Managers (SCM). The Safety Integrity Level (SIL) which can beachieved by this depends on the hardware architecture used. The software was principally designed for use in devices up to and including SIL-3.The scope of functions is based on the current ETHERNET Powerlink Safety specification.
The software can be used both with and without an operating system and has a clearly structured programming interface for connection of the application program.Supplied as C-source code, it can be implemented on any target platforms. Pre-certified software components enable quick and easy development of EPLsafety devices. In addition, the package contains pre-certified reference implementations for Atmel AT91SAM7 and Intel IXP420.In addition to ETHERNET Powerlink Safety protocol software, IXXAT supports its customers in the form of consultancy or seminars and offers software implementations and the development of specific hardware and software solutions.