Ethernet connectivity to Toshiba PLCs and controllers
This driver is only available as part of the following TOP Server driver suites:
Max Channels Supported
Max Devices per Channel (T3/S2/S3)
Series Supported (S2, S3, T2, T3)
Memory Types Supported
The Toshiba Ethernet Driver works in conjunction with TOP Server® to provide data exchange between OPC UA, OPC DA, SuiteLink and DDE clients and S2 (V2000 Series), S3 (V3000 Series), T2 and T3 PLCs using the Toshiba ASCII Ethernet Protocol over TCP/IP connections. Data acquisition is optimized based on upstream client demand while data integrity is ensured using extensive error handling.
Proven benefits for reliable Toshiba PLC connectivity
Direct Ethernet communication with Toshiba PLCs supporting the Toshiba ASCII Ethernet Protocol
Optimized polling based on client subscriptions for responsive monitoring and control
Connect to multiple Toshiba controllers simultaneously over Ethernet networks
Seamless integration with SCADA, HMI and industrial automation platforms via OPC UA/DA
"Outstanding reliability and performance. This driver has been running flawlessly in our production environment for over a year."
John Anderson
Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Solutions Inc.
Everything you need for reliable Toshiba PLC Ethernet connectivity
Supports communication with Toshiba PLCs over Ethernet using the Toshiba ASCII Ethernet Protocol.
Connect to multiple Toshiba controllers simultaneously for comprehensive plant-floor coverage.
Optimized data acquisition based on upstream client demand for responsive monitoring.
Flexible addressing support for Toshiba PLC memory areas.
Robust retry handling and timeout configuration for reliable connections.
High scalability through multi-threaded design for handling multiple channels and connections.
Automatically handles slow or failed devices to maintain overall system performance.
Built-in OPC diagnostics and event logging for troubleshooting and monitoring.
Protocols
Toshiba ASCII Ethernet Protocol
Connection Types
TCP/IP Ethernet
Supported Devices
Toshiba PLCs and industrial controllers with Ethernet interfaces
Memory Types Supported
X, Y, I, O, R, S, Z, L, C., T., XW, YW, IW, OW, SW, LW, C, T, D, F, W, RW
Maximum Channels
Up to 100
Maximum Devices per Channel
Up to 32 (T2); up to 64 (T3, S2, S3) — practical limits vary based on available system resources
Data Types
All data types supported
String Data Access
Supports accessing D memory as string data, with HiLo/LoHi byte ordering
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