A new release of the RapID Platform Network Interface (v3.1) is now available for download from the company's Developer Portal website. The software, tools and documentation that support the Innovasic Network Interface Module and embedded design have been updated and improved to provide additional support for Industrial Ethernet product development efforts. For example, the Network Interface now includes a parallel host interface that can be used to control the module. The tool also includes a certified version of PROFINET Version 3.1, EtherNet/IP Version 3.1, Serial Unified Interface Version 3.1, and Modbus/TCP Version 3.1. All Protocols now include support for the fido1100 Simple File System (SFS) and improvements to the Bootloader. Bootloader now capable of self-updates and includes the ability to configure for different memory layouts without requiring a re-compile. The RapID Platform Network Interface solution is a pre-tested Industrial Network interface that manages the industrial protocol and network traffic. Thanks to the module's unified interface, a single hardware design supports Profinet, EtherNet/IP, and ModbusTCP. The unified interface also ensures your host processor hardware or software does not need to change even when you switch or update protocols. The upgrades in v3.1 will work with existing Network Interface hardware.
