Siemens TCP/IP Ethernet

Product Overview

The Siemens TCP/IP Ethernet driver works in conjunction with KEPServerEX to exchange data between OPC clients and Siemens S7-200, S7-300, S7-400, and S7-1200 PLCs using the TCP/IP Ethernet protocol. The driver talks directly to the S7 PLC using a standard PC network interface card, and does not require additional software packages or libraries. Specialized block read and write optimizations automatically increase the speed of many applications when using CP243, CP343, and CP443 communications processors.

The Siemens TCP/IP Ethernet driver also supports the netLink adapter cable.

Features

• Supports multiple connections for each device
• Supports the CP-243, CP-343, and CP-443 TCP/IP Communications Cards
• Supports access on PC/PG/OP access ports
• Supports the following Memory Types: I, E, Q, A, M, F, T, C, Z, and Data Block Access
• Supports Bit Level Access
• Supports the low-cost NetLink communications adapter
• Supports the NetLink Configuration Utility (Gateway from Ethernet to S7 MPI)
• Supports Automatic Tag Generation from a Simatic STEP 7 project for S7-300 and S7-400 devices

A driver is a software component that enables KEPServerEX to meet the communication requirements of a specific device, system, or other data source. The driver handles all proprietary communications between the data source and KEPServerEX; KEPServerEX handles all OPC or proprietary client communications between the driver and the client application(s).

Drivers may be licensed individually or in suites. Additional drivers can be licensed on demand as connectivity needs evolve. All OPC client interfaces can connect to KEPServerEX without additional charge.