Siemens S7-200/300/400 Ethernet OPC Server

Kepware's 32 bit Siemens S7-200/300/400 Ethernet device driver works in conjunction with the OPC Server KEPServerEX, to provide data exchange between OPC Clients and Siemens S7-200, S7-300 and S7-400 PLCs using TCP/IP Ethernet protocol. The S7-200/300/400 Ethernet driver talks directly to the S7 PLC using a standard PC network interface card, no additional software packages or libraries are required. KEPServerEX automatically optimizes your data acquisition based on client demand. Specialized block read and write optimizations automatically increase the speed of many applications by 3-4 times when using CP243, CP343, and CP443 communications processors.

The Siemens Ethernet device driver also supports the netLink adapter cable. The netLink adapter provides a low cost method of accessing either a Siemens S7-300 or S7-400 PLC via Ethernet without the need of the CP343 or CP443 communications card. netLink offers a considerable savings for budget conscience projects.

Plug-in Driver Features

• Supports Multiple Connection for each device
• Supports the CP-243, CP-343 and CP-443 TCP/IP Communications Cards
• Supports access on PC/PG/OP access ports
• Memory Types Supported: I, E, Q, A, M, F, T, C, Z, and Data Block Access
• Bit Level Access is supported
• Supports Low Cost netLink Communications adapter
• netLink Configuration Utility. (Gateway from Ethernet to S7 MPI)

Protocol

• Siemens TCP/IP Ethernet

Supported Devices

• S7-200 - Family
• S7-300 - Family
• S7-400- Family
• netLink-MPI - S7-300
• netLink -MPI - S7-400
• netTap 40-MPI - S7-300
• netTap 40-MPI - S7-400
• netLink 50-MPI - S7-300
• netLink 50-MPI - S7-400

Vendor: Kepware Technologies

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Kepware is the world leader in communication software for automation and offers unique experience in both OPC and embedded device communications. Since 1995, Kepware has focused on the development of communication drivers to automation controllers, I/O and field devices. Kepware's unique driver architecture combined with industry and third party vendor standards ensure Kepware's ability to deliver state of the art and ideal fit solutions for industry leading automation suppliers. Today, with over 100 communication protocols, and through the efforts of our direct sales, distribution and embedded partners, Kepware is the leading provider of communications with annual shipments exceeding 100,000 units. Our mission is to become the de facto standard for third party connectivity. Kepware genuine OPC software products are known worldwide for quality, reliability and ease of use. Kepware's responsiveness to customer needs and strong partnerships with other leading automation suppliers ensure that your next application will be a success. Ask around and you'll hear why automation professionals everywhere consider Kepware Technologies "Automation's Best Friend".