Overview
OverviewKepware's 32 bit Modbus Plus device driver works in conjunction with our OPC Server KEPServerEX, to provide data exchange between OPC Clients and Modbus Plus protocol compliant PLCs. Kepware's implementation of Modbus Plus supports master and slave paths simultaneously. The slave mode allows the server to receive data by exception from other Modbus Plus devices. Up to eight simultaneous slave paths are supported for maximum unsolicited message processing throughput. KEPServerEX automatically optimizes your data acquisition based on client demand. Data integrity is ensured with our extensive error handling.
The Modbus Plus driver now offers direct integration with Modicon Concept and ProWORX programming packages. If you are using either of these packages you will be able to directly import the tags used in your PLC application directly into KEPServerEX. This time saving step makes all of the relevant PLC data available to your OPC client applications instantly. Learn more about Automatic Tag Database Generation.
This driver is part of the Modicon Modbus Communications Suite. Purchasing either the Modbus RTU OPC Server, Modbus RTU Slave OPC Server, Modbus ASCII OPC Server, Modbus Plus SA85 OPC Server, or the Modbus Ethernet TCP OPC Server entitles you to all five drivers.
Devices
Supported Devices| Device | Note |
| AT-984 Programmable Controller Board | |
| SA85-PCI |
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| SA85 (-002 and -001) PC Interface Cards | |
| Modbus Plus ISA PC Adapter Card | Schneider part#: AM-SA85-030 |
| Modbus Plus PCI PC Adapter Card | Schneider part#: 416 NHM 300 30 |
| Modbus Plus Type II PCMCIA Card | Schneider part#: 416 NHM 212 30 |
| Modbus Plus Type III PCMCIA Card | Schneider part#: 416 NHM 212 33 |
| Modbus Plus Type III PnP PCMCIA Card | Schneider part#: 416 NHM 212 34 |
| Hilscher CIF Card | For this configuration, the driver requires Hilscher's SyCon configuration software to be installed on the same machine as the card. Also, configuration of the card is performed and downloaded through SyCon. |
Features
Specific Driver Features
SpecificSpecific Driver Features
GeneralGeneral Driver Features
OPC/DDEOPC/DDE Features
Learn more about OPC - Open Process Control HMI/ClientHMI/Client FeaturesKEPServerEX has been enhanced to provide the widest range of connectivity of any server product available. KEPServerEX supports the following client server technologies:
To see a list of HMI's and Clients that we support go to our HMI / Client Support page. |
Required
Required Software and HardwareSupported 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- Modbus Plus
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
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