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May 12, 2003 Press Release
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HEADLINE: Kepware Technologies Announces A Major Performance Upgrade for
their Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Ethernet OPC Server!
RELEASE: Yarmouth, ME, May 12, 2003 - Kepware Technologies, a worldwide supplier of OPC server technology, announces today the performance release for their Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Ethernet OPC server. The Allen- Bradley ControlLogix driver has been redesigned to use a completely new acquisition method to gather data directly from Allen-Bradley ControlLogix processors resulting in a phenomenal improvement on performance. This new method of direct access allows this next generation ControlLogix driver to gather much larger amounts of data from the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix processor(s) while at the same time dramatically reducing the load on the PLC.
The Allen-Bradley ControlLogix driver can now upload the tag database directly from the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix processor. This provides a more detailed understanding of the structure of the data within the Allen- Bradley ControlLogix processor; therefore, allowing this next generation driver to make highly intelligent decisions about how to acquire data. The driver now accesses controller memory in large highly optimized reads, allowing the driver to achieve read rates radically higher then before. As always, no additional software library or hardware is required.
Mark Hensley, President of Kepware, states, "The flexibility of the ControlLogix platform has always required a considerable engineering effort to access data effectively. Our next generation ControlLogix driver takes that effort right to the edge of "state of the art" in terms of the design of this driver. New and existing users will be truly impressed."
ABOUT KEPWARE: Kepware is the world leader in communication software for automation and offers a unique experience in both OPC and communication protocols. Since 1995, Kepware has focused on the development of communication drivers to automation controllers, I/O and field devices. Applications include M2M (Machine to Machine) and M2E (Machine to Enterprise) communications. Operating system support includes; Microsoft Windows Desktop, Windows Server and Windows Embedded (Windows CE and Windows Embedded NT/XP). Today, with over 140 communication protocols, and through the efforts of our direct sales, distribution and embedded partners, Kepware is the leading provider of communications with annual shipments exceeding 100,000 units. Kepware's responsiveness to customer needs and strong partnerships with other leading automation suppliers ensures that your next application will be a success. Ask around and you'll hear why automation professionals everywhere consider Kepware Technologies "Automation's Best Friend". www.kepware.com
For additional information: Email: Sales@Kepware.com or Phone: 207-775-1660.
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