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TOP Server Yokogawa Darwin Serial OPC Driver
OPC Server DriverProcess ControlDarwin Serial

TOP Server Yokogawa Darwin Serial OPC Driver

High-Performance Connectivity for Darwin Serial Devices

4.6(41 reviews)

Available in Driver Suites

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

TOP Server Yokogawa OPC Drivers SuiteTOP Server Manufacturing Suite
9

Darwin Models Supported

3

Serial Networks (RS-232/422/485)

4

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

2

Data Types Accessed (Real-Time & Logged)

Product Overview

 The Yokogawa Darwin Serial driver works in conjunction with TOP Server® to provide data exchange between OPC UA, OPC DA, SuiteLink and DDE clients and Yokogawa Darwin controllers over Serial connections. Data acquisition is optimized based on upstream client demand while data integrity is ensured using extensive error handling. 

Why Choose This Driver?

Proven benefits for Yokogawa Darwin serial connectivity

Darwin Serial Connectivity

Purpose-built for Yokogawa Darwin data acquisition systems via serial

Measurement Data Access

Real-time access to measurement and process data for monitoring and logging

Flexible Serial Options

RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 serial connections for any installation

Multi-Device Support

Connect to multiple Yokogawa Darwin systems simultaneously

Configurable Parameters

Configurable baud rate, parity, stop bits, and communication timeouts

Industry Ready

Ideal for chemical processing, pharmaceutical, power generation, and water/wastewater

"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 Yokogawa Darwin serial connectivity

Multi-Thread Architecture

Multi-threaded architecture for high scalability across channels

Runtime Configuration

Runtime configuration changes without restarting the server

Optimized Polling

Optimized polling based on client subscriptions for efficient data access

Auto-Demotion

Auto-demotion for slow or failed devices to maintain system performance

Configurable Serial Parameters

Configurable baud rate, parity, stop bits, retry handling, and timeout configuration

Extensive Diagnostics

Built-in diagnostics including OPC diagnostics and event logging

Technical Specifications

Protocol

Yokogawa Darwin Serial

Network

Serial RS-232, RS-422, RS-485

Device Type

Yokogawa Darwin Data Acquisition Systems

Communication Mode

Polled, optimized based on client subscriptions

Device Connections

Multiple simultaneous device connections

Client Interfaces

OPC UA, OPC DA, SuiteLink, DDE

License Type

Perpetual (via suite purchase)

Available Languages

English

Supported Devices

  • DA100-1
  • DA100-2
  • DC100-1
  • DC100-2
  • DR131
  • DR231
  • DR232
  • DR241
  • DR242

Note: Compatible with Yokogawa Darwin data acquisition systems supporting serial communication. Don't see your device listed? Contact us.

Protocols/Networks

  • Protocols: Yokogawa Darwin Data Acquisition Protocol
  • Networks: Serial RS-23, 2Serial RS-422, Serial RS-485

Note: Yokogawa Darwin Serial Supported Protocols / Networks

Resources & Documentation

Everything you need to get started, configure, and troubleshoot your driver

Yokogawa Darwin Serial Driver Help File

Complete driver documentation for Yokogawa Darwin Serial connectivity

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TOP Server How-To Videos / Tutorials

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TOP Server Application Notes

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