Do you need to connect DirectLOGIC PLCs to your PC? PLC version starts at $495.00

KEPDirect for PLCs (OPC and DDE)
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Connect DirectLOGIC PLCs through serial or Ethernet to your PC via OPC (Object linking and embedding for Process Control(OLE)) or Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) for easy data acquisition or control at an affordable price.

What is it?

The KEPDirect for PLCs Server is a 32-bit application that provides a way to connect your favorite Windows client software to AutomationDirect DirectLOGIC PLCs. This means that any industrial HMI/ SCADA, data historian, MES or ERP software package that includes an OPC client driver (most do!) can connect directly to DirectLOGIC PLC serial or Ethernet ports.

The KEPDirect for PLCs Server provides an interface to your DirectLOGIC PLC using industry-standard OPC (OLE for process control or Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE)), so you are free to choose almost any software package. Best-in-class PLCs, along with best-in-class software, is now your choice with the KEPDirect for PLCs Server.

NOTES:-
 PC-KEPPLC-3 - KEPDirect for PLCs Data Server for Windows, OPC/DDE for DirectLOGIC PLC serial connections and Ethernet ECOM connections. Supports up to 3 total simultaneous PLC connections either serial or Ethernet combined. Includes software and manual on CD-ROM, 32-bit application, requires Windows 98/NT/2K or XP.

DirectLOGIC 305 (DL305) CPUs are NOT supported by the KEPDirect

What's it got?

  • High-performance, certified OPC-compliant connectivity via Ethernet, with unparalleled compatibility and performance
  • DirectLOGIC DL05, DL105, DL06, DL205, and DL405 support through RS232, RS422 serial or 10Base-T and 10Base-FL Ethernet ECOM interfaces
  • Sample client application included for easy troubleshooting
  • Auto generate tag names by importing DirectSOFT32 project Nicknames and Descriptions

How do I use it?

Simply install the KEPDirect for PLCs Server on the same PC (or on the same network) as your client application, then enable the OPC client driver for direct access to any DirectLOGIC PLCs on the network.

What can I do with it?

  • Connect your favorite HMI/ SCADA software to low-cost AutomationDirect PLC systems over a serial or Ethernet networks.
  • Design a low-cost data acquisition/ monitoring system using affordable AutomationDirect PLCs
  • Interface custom VisualBASIC or Visual C++ applications to AutomationDirect PLC systems and eliminate time-consuming driver development.

KEPServerEX OPC Server

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KEPServerEX's supports a wide array of protocols and delivers a number of features that can be demo'd without hassle. It was designed to allow you to quickly setup communications to your control systems via a wide range of available "plug-in" device drivers and components.

With support for 1000s of devices via over 130 protocols, getting data to your client is easy. KEPServerEX also provides a common and self-evident user interface for all drivers, providing consistent access from your client applications via Certified OPC or native interfaces, no matter what drivers you use.

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OPC ClientAce .NET Toolkit

  
 

With Kepware's ClientAce you'll always have a winning hand! ClientAce provides simple-to-use tools for developers wanting to build an OPC client application. With powerful drag-and-drop controls or a full API, you can quickly OPC client-enable your .NET applications.Kepware's ClientAce OPC .NET Toolkit provides simple-to-use tools for developers wanting to build an OPC client application. ClientAce consists of two main parts: the DA Junction and the .NET API.

ClientAce DA Junction
The ClientAce DA Junction is a customized .NET control that enables a Visual Basic .NET or C# programmer to easily develop OPC client applications that can access a variety of OPC servers. No detailed knowledge of OPC Data Access interfaces is required. The DA Junction will perform the connection handling procedure between your custom client application and the OPC server, as well as monitoring and reconnection when necessary.

ClientAce .NET API
The ClientAce .NET Application Programming Interface (API) provides users of languages such as C# and Visual Basic .NET with a simple, intuitive and optimized class library to quickly develop OPC client applications for accessing OPC servers.

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ODBC Data Logging

 
 

With Kepware's DataLogger component you can seamlessly log any OPC item/tag from KEPServerEX to your favorite ODBC compliant database like Access, SQL, and MySQL

The DataLogger is an easy-to-configure application that logs data from an OPC server to any ODBC-compliant database. DataLogger's tight integration with KEPServerEX provides substantial, unique benefits such as simple installation, high-efficiency performance, and easy browsing of tags in the OPC browse space.

DBMS & ODBC Drivers
DataLogger supports the following ODBC drivers. Note that the ODBC driver for the Database Management System you are using must be installed on the PC that is running your OPC server.

  • SQL Native Client (necessary for SQL Server 2005)
  • SQL Server ODBC Driver (compatible with pre-SQL Server 2005)
  • MyODBC driver 3.51 (for MySQL)
  • Microsoft Access 4.0 ODBC Driver
  • Linked Excel table support provided through the Microsoft Access 4.0 ODBC Driver

 

 

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