Product Overview
The Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Ethernet device driver works in conjunction with KEPServerEX to provide data exchange between OPC/DDE clients and Allen-Bradley ControlLogix controllers via Ethernet.
The ControlLogix Ethernet Device Driver supports communications with the 1761-NET-ENI, Micrologix Series, SLC 500 Fixed I/O Processor, SLC 500 Modular I/O Series, and PLC-5 Series. The driver also enables connectivity with the ControlLogix 5500 Series, CompactLogix 5300 Series, and FlexLogix 5400 Series that support 1761-NET-ENI Series B. Please see the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Ethernet Manual for more information.
This driver does not require a Rockwell Automation RSLinx license.
Features
- Supports larger packet sizes for ControlLogix Controllers v20 and higher (configurable up to 4000 bytes) for improved performance.
- Serial Gateway support with unconnected messaging, which provides access to ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FlexLogix, and SoftLogix devices via the ControlLogix serial port
- EtherNet/IP Gateway support, which provides access to EtherNet/IP-enabled MicroLogix, SLC, and PLC 5 devices via the ControlLogix Ethernet Communications module
- ControlLogix Performance Enhancements
- Supports ControlLogix Gateway access via Data Highway Plus and ControlNet networks
- Supports device routing, which allows access to ControlLogix, PLC 5, and SLC 500 PLCs via any connecting network topology
- Supports Automatic Tag Database Generation through online "Connect to Device" or file-based .L5K, and .L5X
- Supports Allen-Bradley Logix Tag Database Generation
- Supports access to all pre-defined Structure Data Types (such as CAM, AXIS, and so forth)
- Connected Messaging for Read/Write transactions
- Note: This driver is part of our Allen-Bradley Suite. Purchasing either the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Ethernet, Allen-Bradley DF1, Allen-Bradley DH+, Allen-Bradley Unsolicited, or Allen-Bradley PLC5/SLC505 Ethernet Driver entitles you to all of the drivers
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.