The Matrikon OPC Server for Allen Bradley PLC version 4.4.3.8714 is an industry-leading solution that facilitates efficient connectivity between various Allen Bradley PLC models, including PLC5, SLC500, MicroLogix, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix. Designed specifically for businesses integrating Allen Bradley PLCs with historians, HMIs, and other OPC-enabled applications, this server offers secure communication through Ethernet, Serial, and commonly used Allen Bradley protocols like DH+, DF1, DH485, and Ethernet/IP (CIP). Unlike other OPC solutions, the Matrikon server requires no hardware additions or intricate programming, allowing seamless installation, connection, and access. Key features such as automatic device discovery, tag configuration, support for ControlLogix routing, and enhanced health monitoring make the server a standout choice. Additionally, it provides compatibility with OPC UA through the optional Matrikon OPC UA Tunneller™, positioning it effectively in both classic and contemporary automation systems. This OPC server is optimized for superior performance, ensuring that users can take full advantage of their Allen Bradley PLC systems to enhance productivity and control.
Key Features
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | Supports PLC5, SLC500, MicroLogix, CompactLogix, ControlLogix models |
| Communication Protocols | DH+, DF1, DH485, Ethernet/IP (CIP) |
| Installation | No special hardware/software required; easy install-connect-access |
| Automatic Discovery | Automatically detects and configures devices |
| User Interface | Superior graphic user interface with enhanced usability |
| Performance | Optimized performance and memory utilization |
| Security | Reliable and secure communication channels |
| Data Access | Access to global and local tags with array support |
| Redundancy | Supports device-level redundancy with fail-over channels |
| Attributes | Description |
|---|---|
| Version | 4.4.3.8714 |
| Supported PLC Models | PLC5, SLC500, MicroLogix (1100 A & B, 1400, 1200), CompactLogix, ControlLogix |
| Connectivity Options | Ethernet, Serial, OPC UA via Matrikon OPC UA Tunneller |
| Performance Features | Automatic configuration of tags, automatic detection of PLC configuration changes |
| Data Types Supported | Float, Signed Integer, Long Signed Integer, and fixed-length strings |
| Health Monitoring | Enhanced health monitoring capabilities |
| User-Defined Structures | Support for custom structures in ControlLogix PLC’s |
| Modular Platform | High-performance control platform suited for various control tasks |
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Brand: Matrikon
Country Of Origin: Ireland
Version 4.4.3.8714
The Allen Bradley OPC Server from Matrikon® enables OPC access to any Allen Bradley PLCs like PLC5, SLC500, MicroLogix, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix. Built for those who are integrating their Allen Bradley PLCs with historians, HMIs, and other OPC-enabled applications or devices without the need for any third party applications.
This Allen Bradley OPC Server securely communicates over Ethernet, Serial, and "Blue Hose" to many Allen Bradley protocols such as:DH+ (also known as Data Highway PlusDF1
DH485
Ethernet/IP (Allen Bradley CIP)
The OPC Servers for Allen Bradley from Matrikon don’t require any special hardware or additional software to connect, nor do they require any programming. Simple just install-connect-access.
When choosing an OPC Server for Allen Bradley, consider the vendor’s:
Automatic discovery of devices
Automatic configuration of tags
Support for ControlLogix routing
OPC UA is rapidly becoming the preferred open data connectivity standard for the shop floor and beyond but OPC Classic infrastructure is still heavily used.
Now the Matrikon OPC Server for Allen Bradley allows you to connect to any Allen Bradley PLCs using either OPC specification with the addition of the Matrikon OPC UA Tunneller™, the professional’s choice for mixed OPC UA and OPC Classic projects.
The OPC Server for Allen Bradley PLCs includes time saving features not found in other drivers such as:
Supports connectivity to ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC5, SLC500, and Micrologix (1100 A & B, 1400, 1200)
Automatic detection of PLC configuration changes (Requires keyswitch position change)
Optimized performance and memory utilization
Access to Controller (global)
Access to Program (local) tags (requires ControlLogix Firmware 21 and above)
Loading of device configuration files .l5k, .pc5, and .slc
Bit writes through OPC tags
Automatic discovery of devices
Supports custom, user-defined structures in ControlLogix PLC’s
Superior graphic user interface to enhance usability
Enhanced health monitoring
Support for Rockwell EN2T communication card
Supports serial and Ethernet (remove “.”)
ASCII file Access as a String of fixed length
Modular, high-performance control platform suited for sequential, process, drive, and motion control
Wide range of analog, digital and specialty I/O modules
Access to arrays of files types: Float, Signed Integer and Long Signed Integer as OPC elements of type (VT_ARRAY|…)
Serial port settings are automatically configured
Tags are automatically generated for each device
Supports device-level redundancy through fail-over channels
If security and reliability are important for your control system, then the Allen Bradley OPC Server from MatrikonOPC is what you need. Take action now!
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