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TOP Server OPC Servers provide extensive connectivity options for SIMATIC HMI users, integrators, and OEMs working with WinCC SCADA or WinCC flexible Advanced (PC based runtime).    TOP Server is a proven OPC data integration platform with over 10,000 field installations in over 70 countries, with installations of over 100,000 tags in successful field operation.

Benefits

• Increased range of WinCC to device connectivity
• Reduced engineering and integration costs for non-Siemens hardware
• Low training costs – same user interface for all drivers
• Increased value from using WinCC as your HMI/SCADA
• Leverages award winning “Powered by Kepware” Technology combined with Software Toolbox’s experience, support, and expertise in working with Siemens HMI/SCADA.
• Open, Standards Based:
• OPC Interoperability tested with WinCC and WinCC flexible
• OPC Certified for compliance with the OPC DA 2.05a & 3.0 Standards
• Certified by Siemens for compatibility with WinCC as part of their Premium Add-On Program. (View Certificate)
• Single OPC interface into WinCC or WinCC flexible Advanced for multiple drivers
• Plug-in architecture – easy to add new device types

Flexible Functionality

• Support for Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista (Windows 2008 & 64 bit OS support planned Q309)
• Over 100 serial & Ethernet device types supported with over 70 different drivers
• Multi-threaded, multi-core processor friendly architecture
• Built-in support for Serial to Ethernet Converters/Terminal Servers to put your legacy hardware on Ethernet. 
• Phone modems supported on most serial drivers.
• Advanced configuration options in many drivers provide flexibility beyond what is normally expected from an HMI/SCADA driver.
• Windows CE solutions available for MP277/377 panels for selected drivers. More...

Easy Configuration

• Point, Click, no programming required configuration
• Included WinCC connectivity guide – connect like any OPC server
• Drag & Drop Copying of Tags & Devices
• Tag Import/Export
• Automatic Tag Database Generation from device or programming software
• Dynamic Tag Creation / Direct Addressing
• Runtime configuration changes supported
• Configuration password protection available

Troubleshooting & Commissioning Tools

• OPC Quick Client test tool included for quick field deployment & testing
• Protocol Diagnostics show all data between TOP Server and Device and can be emailed – provides same data our engineer would collect in an on site visit
• OPC Diagnostics insure any OPC client to server concerns can be rapidly resolved.

Easy Licensing

• Software license keying mechanism, license transfer utility included. Internet delivery possible. 
• Hardware key optional with additional cost - contact us for details
• License is a per computer license.  No license limits on # of devices, tags, or clients.