Allen-Bradley DF1

Product Overview

The Allen-Bradley DF1 device driver works in conjunction with KEPServerEX to provide data exchange between OPC/DDE clients and Allen-Bradley PLC5(20)/SLC500/MicroLogix compliant PLCs via DF1. The DF1 driver has support for complex function blocks in the MicroLogix 1200/1500 PLCs. Half Duplex operation supports wide area radio modem links for all PLC types. KEPServerEX automatically optimizes your data acquisition based on client demand. Data integrity is ensured with our extensive error handling.

This driver does not require a Rockwell Automation RSLinx license.

Features

• Supports complex function blocks in the MicroLogix 1200/1500 PLCs
• Allen-Bradley DF1 Radio Modem support
• Half Duplex operation supports wide area radio modem links for all PLC types
• The Ethernet Encapsulation mode has been designed to provide communications with serial devices connected to terminal servers such as the Digi One IA or Kepware NetSLX on your Ethernet network
• Supports the USB-based DF1 to DH Plus Converter: Allen-Bradley Catalog Number 1784-U2DHP
• Device must also support 1784-U2DHP
• Modem Support
• Automatic Dial Configuration
• Multiple Phone Number Management
• Communication Serialization

A driver is a software component that enables KEPServerEX to meet the communication requirements of a specific device, system, or other data source. The driver handles all proprietary communications between the data source and KEPServerEX; KEPServerEX handles all OPC or proprietary client communications between the driver and the client application(s).

Drivers may be licensed individually or in suites. Additional drivers can be licensed on demand as connectivity needs evolve. All OPC client interfaces can connect to KEPServerEX without additional charge.