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 TECHNOLOGIES: Kepware Technologies, established in 1995, develops a wide range of communication and interoperability software solutions for the Automation industry. Our flexible and scalable solutions help connect, manage, monitor, and control diverse automation devices and software applications. Our industry-endorsed software solutions improve operations and decision-making throughout all levels of an organization. Kepware Technologies' mission is to be your standard for connectivity by developing Advanced Communications for Automation.