High-Performance Ethernet TCP/IP Connectivity for Siemens Simatic/TI 505 PLCs (formerly Texas Instruments)
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The Simatic/TI 505 Ethernet driver works in conjunction with TOP Server® to provide data exchange between OPC UA, OPC DA, AVEVA SuiteLink and DDE clients and Siemens Simatic/TI 505 series controllers via Ethernet TCP/IP.
These PLCs were originally manufactured by Texas Instruments (TI 505 series) and are now supported by Siemens as part of their Simatic product line. This driver provides native Ethernet connectivity for optimal performance and reliability.
Important Notes:
For serial connectivity to the same TI 505 family (NITP/Transparent Byte over RS-232/RS-422/RS-485), see the Simatic/TI 505 Serial Driver.
This driver is available in the TOP Server Simatic/TI 505 Suite (both Ethernet and Serial drivers included) and the broader TOP Server Manufacturing Suite (140+ industrial connectivity drivers).
Proven benefits for high-performance Ethernet connectivity to legacy Simatic/TI 505 controllers
Direct Ethernet connectivity to Simatic/TI 505 PLCs via CTI2572 or CP1434-TCP rack cards for high-speed data acquisition
Supports CAMP and CAMP+Packed Task Code protocols for efficient multi-tag data exchange with TI 505 controllers
Bring decades-old Texas Instruments 505 PLCs into modern OPC UA / SCADA environments without replacing the PLC hardware
Single driver covers CTI 2500, TI-520, TI-525, TI-535, TI-545, TI-555, TI-565, and TI-575 controllers
"We had TI-555 and TI-565 controllers running core production lines that predate most of our engineering team. This Ethernet driver let us migrate away from serial polling to high-speed Ethernet acquisition without touching the ladder logic. Performance was an immediate step change for our historian."
James Patterson
Plant Controls Lead, Process Manufacturing
Everything you need for reliable Ethernet TCP/IP connectivity to Simatic/TI 505 controllers
Supports up to 100 channels with 32 devices per channel. Practical limits will vary based on available system resources.
Native Ethernet connectivity via CTI2572 or CP1434-TCP rack cards for high-speed data acquisition with optimized performance.
Supports CAMP and CAMP+Packed Task Code protocols for efficient multi-tag data exchange with Simatic/TI 505 controllers.
Full support for V, X, Y, WX, WY, C, S memory types across the entire TI 505 controller family.
Supports all data types including Word, DWord, Float, and String for comprehensive data handling.
CSV Import for rapid tag database configuration of large-scale TI 505 installations.
Tag configuration supports dynamic tags from your client application for flexible runtime behavior.
Comprehensive error detection and handling mechanisms ensure reliable data acquisition across the Ethernet link.
Protocol
Simatic/TI 505 CAMP or CAMP+Packed Task Code
Network
Ethernet TCP/IP
Required Hardware
CTI2572 or CP1434-TCP card in PLC rack
Max Channels
100
Devices per Channel
32
Memory Types
V, X, Y, WX, WY, C, S
Data Types
Word, DWord, Float, String
Client Interfaces
OPC UA, OPC DA, AVEVA SuiteLink, DDE
License Type
Perpetual (licensed per PC)
Note: Compatible with the full range of Siemens Simatic/TI 505 controllers (formerly Texas Instruments TI 505 series), plus CTI 2500 Series processors. Requires a CTI2572 or CP1434-TCP Ethernet card in the PLC rack.
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