TOP Server AutomationDirect DirectNET OPC Driver Details

AutomationDirect DirectNet Serial Key Features Include

• Maximum Number of Channels & Devices: 
  • Channels - 100
  • Devices per Channel - 90
  • COM Port Range - 1 to 999
  • NOTE: Practical channel/device limits will vary depending on your available system resources
• All data types supported
• Supports Ethernet Encapsulation for using Ethernet-to-Serial converter
• Automatic Tag Database generation for plug and play ease of use

Standard AutomationDirect DirectNet Serial Features Include

• All data types supported
• TOP Server Built-In Features:
  • Multi-threaded architecture for high scalability
  • Runtime changes via wizard-based configuration interface with intuitive Properties Editor
  • Secure User Management
  • Built-in Device/Network Redundancy
  • Auto-Demotion (Slow Polling)
  • Extensive communication and server diagnostics (OPC / Communications / Event Log)
  • For all TOP Server built-in features, click here.

AutomationDirect DirectNet Serial Advanced Features Include

• Automatic Tag Database Generation using CSV Import - formats supported:
  • Program (via Export), .txt extension
  • Element Documentation (via Export), Standard Format, .csv extension
• Supports Ethernet Encapsulation via Ethernet/Serial converters, Ethernet Device or Terminal servers
• Modem Support 
  • Automatic dial configuration
  • Multiple phone number management
• Adjustable RTS Flow timing for Radio Modem communications

AutomationDirect DirectNet Serial Supported Devices (Don't See Your Device Listed? Contact Us)

• GE Series One, TI 305, Simatic/TI 305
• DL-05
• DL-06
• DL-230
• DL-240
• DL-250
• DL-260
• DL-330
• DL-340
• DL-350
• DL-430
• DL-440
• DL-450

AutomationDirect DirectNet Serial Supported Protocols / Networks

• Protocols:
  • Koyo DirectNet Hex Mode Protocol
• Networks:
  • Serial RS-232
  • Serial RS-422
  • Serial RS-485
  • Ethernet Encapsulated Serial - for using Ethernet/Serial convertors, Device Servers, or Terminal server hardware from a variety of suppliers.

Videos / Guides / App Notes to Help You Get Started

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• TOP Server How-To Videos / Tutorials
• TOP Server How-To Application Notes
• TOP Server Quick Start Guide
• TOP Server Troubleshooting Guide

Driver Help Files / Release Notes

Use the below links to access TOP Server release history and driver help documentation.

• Click for Current/Past Release Notes
• AutomationDirect DirectNet Serial Help File

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