Background
The GOAL middleware provides a unified platform for the quick and easy integration of industrial Ethernet protocols, such as PROFINET with MRP, EtherNet/IP with DLR, EtherCAT, and future PROFINET CC-D TSN and CC-Link IE TSN. GOAL also offers an OPC UA extension to standardize access to machines, devices, and other systems in industrial environments.
The GOAL middleware is supported by a powerful tool (ICC – Industrial Communication Creator). In addition, we provide a unified tool for parameterizing and managing all real-time extensions supported by GOAL. This solution can be tested on the EVAL platform “Renesas RZ/T2M RSK”.If you have testing needs, please contact Hongke ([email protected]) for related examples.
The RZ/T2M microprocessor (MPU) provides high-speed processing and high-precision control, enhancing real-time performance in factory automation. The RZ/T2M is equipped with three Gigabit Ethernet switch ports, allowing major industrial Ethernet multi-protocol and TSN connections within a single chip. A functional safety system can monitor each other using only one RZ/T2M MPU and one other MCU, rather than the traditional setup of one MPU and two additional MCUs.
Key Features of GOAL
Dual/Single Arm® Cortex®-R52 CPU core (max operating frequency 800MHz)
Large tightly coupled memory (576 KB) eliminates execution time variation, achieving real-time deterministic response
Improved speed and precise control of AC servos by placing motor control peripherals on low-latency peripheral connectors accessible from the CPU
Support for EtherCAT®, PROFINET RT/IRT, EtherNet/IP™, and next-generation Ethernet standard TSN
User-friendly development environment including Renesas Starter Kit for RZ/T2M
Comprehensive software package including RTOS, drivers, middleware, and many other application examples
Hongke provides device developers with powerful and flexible multi-protocol development solutions, includingIO-Link, CANopen, EtherCAT, CC-Link IE TSN, OPC UA master/slave, PROFINET slave, EtherNet/IP slave and more. For example, the Hongke PROFINET protocol stack supports PROFINET V2.40, only supporting PN slave development, with conformance levels supporting CC-A/CC-B, RT-1, and has passed interoperability tests with PN devices from manufacturers such as Siemens, Bosch, Müller, and Beckhoff, supporting cycle times as low as 1ms, and supporting both 100M and 1G networks.
Furthermore, for the TSN technology considered capable of driving the transformation of industrial intelligence, Hongke has launched amulti-port TSN IP core solution that can generate TSN bridges or endpoint devices specifically for your applications. At the same time, we also offerTSN cards, TSN switches (optional 4/12 ports), TSN recorders, TSN testing tools and other standard products, allowing for rapid introduction of TSN technology without development.
If you would like to know more information, feel free to contact the Hongke Industrial Control Team at any time via [email protected]!
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