Software Toolbox Enhances Connectivity Software
TOP Server Features Expanded ControlLogix Slave Support, Device Level Diagnostics, Updated Event Log Capabilities; Additional Driver and Functionality Enhancements
(firmenpresse) - CHARLOTTE, NC -- (Marketwire) -- 02/21/12 -- ® today announced the release of , its OPC and native HMI device connectivity software application offering more than 125 different device drivers. Powered by Kepware, TOP Server 5.8 delivers new drivers and enhancements to the main server, and more than 24 drivers and plug-ins.
TOP Server Version 5.8 adds the new to the powerful Allen-Bradley Suite of communications drivers. The ControlLogix Slave Ethernet driver provides an alternative method of connectivity for Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs, simulating a ControlLogix 5000 series rack containing a single EtherNet/IP™ module and up to 16 ControlLogix CPUs. Rather than TOP Server sending poll requests for data to ControlLogix PLCs, those ControlLogix controllers can now be configured to automatically send value updates, which is a very efficient method of communications.
TOP Server 5.8 also provides updated firmware revision support for the ControlLogix Ethernet driver. TOP Server now supports ControlLogix firmware revisions up through Revision 20, ensuring compatibility with the latest ControlLogix CPUs and programming functionality.
"Maintaining compatibility with the latest automation controller revisions is an important part of the TOP Server release schedule each year," said Kevin Rutherford, brand manager at Software Toolbox. "With updated revision support added to drivers such as the ControlLogix Ethernet driver as needed in each release, our users can rely on TOP Server as they seek to maintain the latest technology in their enterprises."
Additional improvements in TOP Server Version 5.8 include:
- Updated user management settings provide more specific options for restricting user access to specific functionality.
- Communications diagnostics are available separately for each configured device for most drivers, providing increased usefulness during troubleshooting.
- Server event log handling has been improved to allow longer term event log file persistence and management.
- Support for user-configurable application name when connecting to TOP Server via the SuiteLink© client interface.
- Expanded functionality and improvements made to the , , , , , , , , and drivers, as well as other enhancements. For full details of updates and enhancements in TOP Server V5.8, please view the .
TOP Server 5.8 is available for download or as an upgrade for users with active support and maintenance contracts at .
High-resolution 300dpi graphics for TOP Server Version 5.8 are available for download at the following link:
Since 1996, Software Toolbox has been an industry source for industrial automation software, from project conception to completion. The company has served more than 10,000 clients in 110 countries helping them find, evaluate, purchase and support automation software solutions. These solutions include OPC servers, clients, development toolkits, HMI/SCADA add-ins/enhancements, and ActiveX and .NET development tools for Visual Studio C#/VB/C++. Software Toolbox works with its clients in all phases of projects to help them find and determine the right tools to use and to support overall project objectives and maximize their industrial software results.
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Software Toolbox, Inc.
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