Kepware Technologies releases enhanced OPC server with plug-in component for
logging PLC data to ODBC databases.
RELEASE: Portland, ME June 1,
2007 -- Portland, Maine; 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
them at http://www.yokogawa.com/ns/top/ns-welcome.htm.
ABOUT KEPWARE TECHNOLOGIES:
Kepware specializes in OPC and device communication technologies
for the industrial automation market. Kepware's genuine
OPC software products are known worldwide for quality, reliability,
and ease of use – making Kepware the best choice for your
industrial connectivity needs. Kepware's responsiveness to
customer needs and strong partnerships with other leading
automation suppliers, ensure 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!
