Kepware Technologies updates their popular OPC server, KEPServerEX
RELEASE: Portland, ME, March 22, 2006 - Kepware Technologies, a leading worldwide supplier of OPC client/server technology, announces the update of their popular KEPServerEX OPC plug-in for ODBC database connectivity. The newly updated ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) plug-in driver for Kepware's industry leading OPC server, KEPServerEX, now provides complete access to database datasets developed using the Open Source MySQL™ database management engine.

KEPServerEX OPC Server for ODBC
"We've found many of our customers prefer open source solutions" says Kepware President, Mark Hensley. "The addition of MySQL provides a solution to our customers that have based their databases and data collection systems on the Open Source MySQL engine."

In addition to the newly supported MySQL, the ODBC driver supports Microsoft Access™, Microsoft SQL™, Oracle™, and Sybase™. Regardless of the data source, the ODBC driver supports the following features:
  • Multiple connection sessions to multiple ODBC data sources
  • Full read and write access to the SQL engine
  • Auto tag generation based on tables, queries and stored procedures from your ODBC data source
  • Ability to execute stored procedures
  • User configurable database query intervals for each dataset
  • Data Source access methods for fixed tables, Dynamic Tables, Queries, and Stored Procedures

Working with Dynamic Tables has been enhanced through the availability of built-in OPC tags that allow direct control of the record being accessed by the driver. The following table demonstrates the control tags provided:

Built-in OPC Tags

A key element of accessing any database is security. The ODBC driver for KEPServerEX provides full login capabilities for each selected data source. For more information please contact Kepware Technologies at 207-775-1660 or visit our web site at www.kepware.com

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