Kepware Technologies releases enhanced OPC server with plug-in component for logging PLC data to ODBC databases.
RELEASE: Portland, ME, June 1, 2007 - Kepware Technologies announces the latest release of their KEPServerEX OPC server suite which includes a new plug-in component to easily log OPC items/tags to Access, Microsoft SQL, MySQL, and other ODBC compliant databases.
Open DataBase Connectivity (ODBC) is a standards-based method of accessing data in databases via a common application programming interface (API). ODBC interfaces can be developed in many programming languages and ODBC interoperability is independent of operating systems. Due to its flexibility and proven interoperability, ODBC has become a common methodology in many industrial automation applications. Like OPC, it offers an open and reliable way to share data between applications and systems.
The Kepware DataLogger component is a plug-in to KEPServerEX so customers who've already standardized on KEPServerEX can now seamlessly log data from existing KEPServerEX PLC drivers into their ODBC compliant database of choice. A few of the features of the ODBC Data Logger include: powerful Expression Triggers configured via wizards, scalability through support of Multiple Concurrent Logging Processes (threads), Automatic Table Creation, Error Recovery, and _System Tags which provide optional Runtime Monitoring and Control of data logging operations from OPC client applications. According to Todd Stanier, Engineering Services Manager of Yokogawa Corporation of America's Network Solutions Division, "The simplicity of Kepware's new Data Logger component is impressive. We have seen increased requests for real-time data logging directly to databases. Our customers will appreciate being able to install and configure logging to ODBC, all from an interface (KEPServerEX) that they already know and trust."
ABOUT YOKOGAWA: The Network Solutions division of Yokogawa Corporation of America is a leading provider of data acquisition systems, video and paper recorders, and controllers in the North American market. To learn more, visit http://www.yokogawa.com/ns/top/ns-welcome.htm.
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