TOP Server Omron Process Suite Serial Overview
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TOP Server Omron Process Suite Serial OPC Driver

Reliable Connectivity for Omron Temperature Controllers via Process Suite (Sysway) Serial

4.7(96 reviews)

Available in Driver Suites

This driver is only available as part of the following TOP Server driver suites:

2

Protocols in One License (Host Link + FINS)

12

Temperature Controller Models Supported

4

Serial Networks (RS-232/422/485 + Ethernet Encap.)

4

Client Interfaces (OPC UA/DA, SuiteLink, DDE)

Product Overview

The Omron Process Suite Serial driver works in conjunction with TOP Server to provide data exchange between OPC UA, OPC DA, SuiteLink and DDE clients and Omron temperature controllers via the Process Suite Serial (Sysway) protocol.

TOP Server automatically optimizes data acquisition based on client demand, and data integrity is ensured with our extensive error handling.

Why Choose This Driver?

Proven benefits for Omron process and PLC serial connectivity

Multi-Driver Suite

Includes multiple Omron serial drivers for process and PLC connectivity

Host Link and FINS Protocols

Supports Omron devices using Host Link and FINS serial protocols

Multi-Network Support

Reliable communications over RS 232, RS 422 and RS 485 networks

Legacy System Integration

Enables integration of legacy Omron systems into modern applications

Real Time Data Acquisition

Real time data acquisition based on client demand

Simplified Licensing

Single license simplifies deployment across multiple Omron device types

"The Software Toolbox support team was very helpful and provided lots of useful advice and links to help me solve my issue."

Dan Hutton

Automation Engineer

Key Features & Benefits

Everything you need for reliable Omron process and PLC serial connectivity

Multi Threaded Architecture

Multi threaded architecture for high scalability

Runtime Configuration

Runtime configuration changes without restarting the server

Secure User Management

Secure user management

Device and Communication Redundancy

Built in device and communication redundancy

Auto Device Demotion

Auto demotion for slow or failed devices

Extensive Diagnostics

Built in diagnostics including OPC diagnostics and communication logging

Technical Specifications

Protocols

Omron Host Link Serial, Omron FINS Serial

Network

Serial RS 232, RS 422, RS 485

Supported Controllers

Omron C, CJ, CS series PLCs and process control devices

Memory Areas

Flexible addressing support for multiple Omron memory models

Serial Configuration

Configurable baud rate, parity and stop bits

Polling

Optimized polling strategies based on client subscriptions

Error Handling

Advanced error handling and retry mechanisms for serial communications

Client Interfaces

OPC UA, OPC DA, SuiteLink, DDE

License Type

Perpetual

Available Languages

English, Japanese

Supported Devices

  • E5AF-A
  • E5AF-AH
  • E5AJ-A
  • E5AX-A
  • E5AX-AH
  • E5AX-DAA
  • E5AX-PRR
  • E5AX-VAA
  • E5CN - (platinum resistance thermometer)
  • E5CN - (thermocouple)
  • E5EJ-A
  • E5GN - (platinum resistance thermometer)
  • E5GN - (thermocouple)

Note: Compatible with Omron PLCs and process control devices supporting Host Link and FINS serial protocols. Ideal for legacy automation systems.

Protocols/Networks

  • Omron Sysway
  • 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.

Note: Omron Process Suite Serial Supported Protocols / Networks