Reliable Serial Connectivity for Siemens S5 PLCs via 3964 and 3964R Protocols with RK 512 Computer Link
This driver is only available as part of the following TOP Server driver suites:
Reliable serial connectivity for Siemens S5 115U, 135U, and 155U controllers using 3964 and 3964R with RK 512 computer link support.
Supports up to 100 channels and 30 devices per channel, with practical limits based on available system resources.
Supports I, Q, F, T, C, Data Block access, and data types including Float, Long Word, BCD, and String.
Supports modem, Ethernet encapsulation, and adaptive communication features.
The Siemens S5 3964 & 3964R Serial driver enables data exchange between TOP Server® and Siemens S5 controllers over the Siemens 3964/3964R serial protocol for OPC UA, OPC DA, AVEVA SuiteLink, and DDE client applications.
This driver is intended for Siemens S5 devices that support 3964/3964R and use the RK 512 computer link program. It includes extensive error handling to help maintain data integrity over the serial link.
Important Notes:
Proven benefits for reliable serial connectivity to legacy Siemens S5 PLCs
Automatic Tag Database Generation using CSV Import
Tag configuration supports dynamic tags from your client application
Memory Types Supported: I, Q, F, T, C, and Data Block Access
Supports all memory types and data types such as Float, Long Word, and BCD
3964 (No BCC) or 3964R Support
Specify CPU Number in Request
Specify handshaking flag in request
Dial-Up Modem Support
Auto Device Demotion Support to optimize communication with responsive devices
Configurable byte order
Full length string support (Replaces Nulls in Strings with other character)
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Everything you need for reliable Siemens S5 3964/3964R serial connectivity
Maximum Number of Channels & Devices: Channels - 100, Devices per Channel - 30, NOTE: Practical channel/device limits will vary depending on your available system resources
Supports all data types
Modem Support (Automatic Dial Configuration and Multiple Phone Number Management)
Supports Ethernet Encapsulation
NOTE: While this driver does support Ethernet Encapsulation, tight timing requirements of this protocol may preclude the driver from working in all Ethernet network environments.
RK 512
Computer Link Serial
Siemens S5 3964
Protocol (no Byte Check Character - BCC)
Siemens S5 3964R
Protocol (uses BCC)
Ethernet Encapsulation
Serial over Ethernet (tight timing requirements)
Max Channels
100
Devices per Channel
30
Baud Rate
300 to 19200
Parity / Data / Stop
Even / 8 / 1
Device Mode
Siemens server mode with a low priority partner
Memory Types
I/E, Q/A, F/M, T/KT, C/Z, DBn, DXn
Data Types
Boolean, Byte, Word, Short, DWord, Long, Float, BCD, LBCD, String
Client Interfaces
OPC UA, OPC DA, AVEVA SuiteLink, DDE
License Type
Perpetual
Note: For full details on models and networks supported, please consult the driver help file.
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