TOP Server GE Ethernet OPC Driver Details

GE Ethernet Key Features Include

• Maximum Number of Channels & Devices: 
  • Channels - 256
  • Devices per Channel - 1024
  • NOTE: Practical channel/device limits will vary depending on your available system resources
• Supports Automatic Tag Database Generation
• Supports all data types
• Supports access to system parameters
• Configurable TCP/IP Port setting allows for complex network routing
• Fully integrated with VersaPro, Logic Developer, and Proficy ME programming packages
• PACSystem support for the RX3i and RX7i models with Symbolic Variables

Standard GE Ethernet Features Include

• Memory Types Supported: I, Q, G, M, T, S, R, AI, AQ
• Supports %l and %P program variables
• Supports access to system parameters including PRIVLEVEL, _SWEEPTIME, _SNPID, _PROGNAME, _SNUM_PROGS, _SPROG_FLAGS, _TIME, _OVERSWEEP, _CONSWEEP, _NEWFT, _NEWIOFT, _FTSTATUS, _IOSTATUS, and _PROGATTACH
• All data types are supported, including string
• Supports Array Structure Tags and Structure Data Types
• Uses standard Ethernet Network Interface Card for TCP/IP Communications

GE Ethernet Driver Advanced Features Include

• Automatic Tag Database Generation using Import File from VersaPro, Logic Developer, or Proficy ME
• Supports 2-D tag import
• Data can be transferred in arrays of up to 2048 bytes
• Enhanced request blocking for reading multiple blocks within a single read request for maximum performance, especially with large projects
• Optimized communications allow each device to have a separate thread/channel of communications when under separate channels (up to 256 channels)
• Bit-level access within Symbolic variables for PACSystems models
• Supports read/write of Symbolic type tags when OEM Protection is enabled on the controller

GE Ethernet Supported Devices

• GE OPEN
• Horner OCS (Horner Operator Control Stations)
• PACSystem
  • RX3i, RX7i
• Series 90-30
  • 311, 313, 331, 341, 350, 360, and higher
• Series 90-70
  • 731, 732, 771, 772, 781, 782, and higher
• Versamax Family

For full details on models and networks supported, please consult the driver help file.

GE Ethernet Supported Protocols / Networks

• GE SRTP Ethernet protocol

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• TOP Server GE Ethernet Driver Quick Start Video
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• TOP Server How-To Application Notes
• TOP Server Quick Start Guide
• TOP Server Troubleshooting Guide

Driver Help Files / Release Notes

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• GE Ethernet Help File

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