The Rockwell Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Server Ethernet driver works in conjunction with TOP Server to provide data exchange between OPC UA, OPC DA, SuiteLink and DDE clients and Allen-Bradley Logix Family controllers via the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Ethernet protocol.
This driver acts as a simulated Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC allowing unsolicited communications between TOP Server and Allen-Bradley Logix Family controllers, eliminating unnecessary PLC “Read” communications from the OPC server by letting the PLC decide when to send data to TOP Server. ControlLogix 5000 controllers can be configured to perform CIP Data Table Read/Writes to the driver with the MSG Ladder Instruction. This driver also lets you setup the HMI/SCADA or other client connected to TOP Server to appear to be a Logix PLC memory space.
This driver does not require a Rockwell Automation RSLinx license.
This driver is available in the following
TOP Server driver suites:
TOP Server Allen-Bradley Suite
TOP Server Manufacturing Suite
For full details on models and networks supported visit the AB Suite Supported Devices page and consult the driver help file.
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