GE Focas1 OPC Server - KEPServerEX OPC Servers

Overview

Kepware's 32 bit GE FANUC Focas1 Ethernet CNC interface device driver works in conjunction with our OPC Server KEPServerEX, to provide data exchange between OPC Clients and GE CNC of the i series. Models supported include the 15i, 16i, 18i, 21i, and Power Mate i. The Focus 1 OPC Server also supports the new Unsolicited communications mode of the Fast Ethernet card. KEPServerEX automatically optimizes your data acquisition based on client demand. Data integrity is ensured with our extensive error handling.

Note: This driver uses and requires the Focas1 Ethernet interface library available from GE Fanuc for full online operation. The driver allows development of application without the library.

The GE FANUC Focas1 Ethernet CNC OPC Server provides data exchange between OPC Clients and GE CNC of the i series. Models supported include the 15i, 16i, 18i, 21i, and Power Mate i. The Focus 1 OPC Server also supports the new Unsolicited communications mode of the Fast Ethernet card.

Devices

Supported Devices

Device	Note
FANUC Series 15i - Model A
FANUC Series 16i - Model A
FANUC Series 18i - Model A
FANUC Series 21i - Model A
FANUC Power Mate i - Model D
FANUC Power Mate i - Model H

Features

Specific Driver Features

Specific

Uses the Focas1 Ethernet Interface library.
Supports the PMC data area of the i series CNC controllers
Supports Unsolicited data reporting when using the Fast Ethernet interface card.

General

Multi-threaded design for optimum performance.
Application Connectivity
Device Connectivity for concurrent devices.
Supports running as a Windows NT Service.
Supports Direct Scaling of device data.
Full Time On-line operation.
CSV file import and exportof server tags.
User Management
Tag Management
Network Interface Selection
Channel Diagnostics provide real-time data.
OPC Diagnostics to view OPC events.
Modem support for all serial drivers.
OPC Quick Client application.
Visual Basic OPC Client with VB Examples.

OPC/DDE

OPC Data Access Version 1.0a
OPC Data Access Version 2.05a
OPC Data Access Version 3.0

Learn more about OPC - Open Process Control

HMI/Client

KEPServerEX has been enhanced to provide the widest range of connectivity of any server product available. KEPServerEX supports the following client server technologies:

FastDDE for Wonderware
SuiteLink for Wonderware
iFIX PDB for Intellution
DDE Format CF_Text
DDE Format AdvancedDDE

To see a list of HMI's and Clients that we support go to our HMI / Client Support page.

Required

Required Software and Hardware

Supported Operating Systems

Windows NT
Windows 2000
Windows Server 2003
Windows XP

PC Hardware

Minimum

400 Mhz Pentium CPU
128 Megs of RAM
100 Megs of Free Hard Drive Space

Recommended

600 Mhz Pentium CPU
512 Megs of RAM
100 Megs of Free Hard Drive Space

Hardware Requirements

For Device and Hardware Requirements see the Devices tab.
Hardware Accessories

Protocol

Communication Protocol

TCP/IP

VB

Visual Basic

KEPServerEX Visual Basic OPC Client
Complex and Simple Visual Basic OPC Client Examples
Using Modems and Visual Basic with KEPServerEX.
Download the Modem and VB Example with Source Code
Knowledge Base

Help

Help/Links